Metformin hydrochloride vs Diazoxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 10,500.2× as often as Diazoxide in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 214 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
214items
Diazoxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Diazoxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Diazoxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Diazoxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 214 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 2,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £31,711 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Diazoxide.