Metformin hydrochloride vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 6.9× as often as Empagliflozin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 323,972 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £12,500,182 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Empagliflozin.