Metformin hydrochloride vs Repaglinide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 1,067.1× as often as Repaglinide in April 2026 — 2,297,528 items versus 2,153 in England.
2,297,528items
Metformin hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,153items
Repaglinide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Repaglinide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Repaglinide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Repaglinide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,297,528 | 2,153 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,464,818 | 33,403 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £5,058,201 | £63,355 |
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