Metformin hydrochloride vs Dapagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 1.9× as often as Dapagliflozin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 1,158,086 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Dapagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Dapagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 1,158,086 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 12,142,822 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £6,553,409 |
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