Metformin hydrochloride vs Ins degludec/liraglutide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 2,791.4× as often as Ins degludec/liraglutide in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 805 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
805items
Ins degludec/liraglutide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Ins degludec/liraglutide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Ins degludec/liraglutide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Ins degludec/liraglutide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 805 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 11,088 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £110,465 |
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