Metformin hydrochloride vs Glucose and ketone blood testing reagents
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 388,657.5× as often as Glucose and ketone blood testing reagents in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 6 in England.
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Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Glucose and ketone blood testing reagents · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Glucose and ketone blood testing reagents: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Glucose and ketone blood testing reagents
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Glucose and ketone blood testing reagents |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 32 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £190 |
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