Metformin hydrochloride vs Canagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 38.5× as often as Canagliflozin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 58,388 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
58,388items
Canagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Canagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Canagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Canagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 58,388 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,343,136 | 814,032 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £2,402,648 |
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