Metformin hydrochloride vs Other screening and monitoring agent preparations
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 112,352.6× as often as Other screening and monitoring agent preparations in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 20 in England.
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Other screening and monitoring agent preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Other screening and monitoring agent preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 236 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £276 |
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