Metformin hydrochloride vs Linagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 11.2× as often as Linagliptin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 207,420 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
207,420items
Linagliptin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Linagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Linagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Linagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 207,420 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 2,569,744 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £6,102,133 |
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