Metformin hydrochloride vs Linagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 638.7× as often as Linagliptin/metformin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 3,651 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,651items
Linagliptin/metformin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Linagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 3,651 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 46,083 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £120,930 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Linagliptin/metformin.