Metformin hydrochloride vs Alogliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 648.1× as often as Alogliptin/metformin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 3,598 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,598items
Alogliptin/metformin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Alogliptin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Alogliptin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Alogliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 3,598 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 47,543 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £103,399 |
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