Metformin hydrochloride vs Empagliflozin/linagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 3,125.2× as often as Empagliflozin/linagliptin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 719 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
719items
Empagliflozin/linagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Empagliflozin/linagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Empagliflozin/linagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Empagliflozin/linagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 719 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 9,372 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £46,205 |
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