Metformin hydrochloride vs Alogliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 29.6× as often as Alogliptin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 75,821 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
75,821items
Alogliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Alogliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Alogliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Alogliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 75,821 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 1,077,846 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £2,086,404 |
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