Metformin hydrochloride vs Dapagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 2.1× as often as Dapagliflozin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 1,120,842 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,120,842items
Dapagliflozin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 1,120,842 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 11,570,596 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £8,162,552 |
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