Metformin hydrochloride vs Repaglinide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 1,029.6× as often as Repaglinide in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 2,265 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,265items
Repaglinide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Repaglinide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 2,265 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 34,556 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £48,217 |
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