Metformin hydrochloride vs Other screening and monitoring agent preparations
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 333,135.0× as often as Other screening and monitoring agent preparations in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 7 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Other screening and monitoring agent preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Other screening and monitoring agent preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Other screening and monitoring agent preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Other screening and monitoring agent preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 217 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £124 |
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