Metformin hydrochloride vs Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 257.5× as often as Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 8,726 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,726items
Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 8,726 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 113,256 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £66,564 |
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