Metformin hydrochloride vs Diazoxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 10,697.0× as often as Diazoxide in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 218 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
218items
Diazoxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Diazoxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 218 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 2,425 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £36,231 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Diazoxide.