Metformin hydrochloride vs Linagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 681.8× as often as Linagliptin/metformin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 3,296 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,296items
Linagliptin/metformin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Linagliptin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Linagliptin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Linagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 3,296 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 44,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £108,871 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Linagliptin/metformin.