Metformin hydrochloride vs Liraglutide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 1,490.1× as often as Liraglutide in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 1,508 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,508items
Liraglutide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Liraglutide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Liraglutide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Liraglutide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 1,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 16,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £109,555 |
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