Metformin hydrochloride vs Dulaglutide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 55.8× as often as Dulaglutide in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 40,266 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,266items
Dulaglutide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Dulaglutide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Dulaglutide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Dulaglutide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 40,266 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 539,814 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £3,280,720 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Dulaglutide.