Metformin hydrochloride vs Linagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 11.5× as often as Linagliptin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 195,877 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
195,877items
Linagliptin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Linagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 195,877 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 2,527,267 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £5,753,659 |
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