Metformin hydrochloride vs Rosiglitazone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 1,177,335.0× as often as Rosiglitazone in June 2026 — 2,354,670 items versus 2 in England.
2,354,670items
Metformin hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Rosiglitazone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Rosiglitazone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Rosiglitazone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Rosiglitazone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2,354,670 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,528,824 | 2 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £5,248,601 | £60 |
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