Metformin hydrochloride vs Alogliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 681.3× as often as Alogliptin/metformin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 3,298 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,298items
Alogliptin/metformin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Alogliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 3,298 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 45,494 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £96,655 |
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