Metformin hydrochloride vs Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 1,147.5× as often as Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin in June 2026 — 2,354,670 items versus 2,052 in England.
2,354,670items
Metformin hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,052items
Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2,354,670 | 2,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,528,824 | 25,445 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £5,248,601 | £54,362 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin.