Metformin hydrochloride vs Lixisenatide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 2,331,945.0× as often as Lixisenatide in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 1 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lixisenatide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Lixisenatide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 54 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £58 |
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