Metformin hydrochloride vs Ertugliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 3,160.4× as often as Ertugliflozin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 711 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
711items
Ertugliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Ertugliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Ertugliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Ertugliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 711 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 10,566 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £23,393 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Ertugliflozin.