Metformin hydrochloride vs Empagliflozin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 205.4× as often as Empagliflozin/metformin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 10,940 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,940items
Empagliflozin/metformin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Empagliflozin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Empagliflozin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Empagliflozin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 10,940 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 140,727 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £428,677 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Empagliflozin/metformin.