Metformin hydrochloride vs Dapagliflozin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 241.5× as often as Dapagliflozin/metformin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 9,305 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,305items
Dapagliflozin/metformin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Dapagliflozin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Dapagliflozin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Dapagliflozin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 9,305 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 114,394 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £377,031 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Dapagliflozin/metformin.