Metformin hydrochloride vs Lixisenatide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 2,247,052.0× as often as Lixisenatide in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 1 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lixisenatide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Lixisenatide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Lixisenatide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Lixisenatide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,578,728 | 54 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £58 |
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