Metformin hydrochloride vs Dulaglutide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 54.1× as often as Dulaglutide in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 43,093 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
43,093items
Dulaglutide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Dulaglutide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 43,093 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 559,350 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £3,512,465 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Dulaglutide.