Metformin hydrochloride vs Ertugliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 2,940.7× as often as Ertugliflozin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 793 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
793items
Ertugliflozin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Ertugliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 793 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 11,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £26,352 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Ertugliflozin.