Metformin hydrochloride vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 6.3× as often as Empagliflozin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 370,826 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 370,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 4,715,991 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £14,469,209 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Empagliflozin.