Metformin hydrochloride vs Exenatide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 21,999.5× as often as Exenatide in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 106 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106items
Exenatide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Exenatide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Exenatide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Exenatide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 13,783 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £9,973 |
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