Metformin hydrochloride vs Canagliflozin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 4,433.4× as often as Canagliflozin/metformin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 526 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
526items
Canagliflozin/metformin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Canagliflozin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Canagliflozin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Canagliflozin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 526 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 6,687 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £22,990 |
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