Metformin hydrochloride vs Saxagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 458.0× as often as Saxagliptin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 5,092 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,092items
Saxagliptin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Saxagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Saxagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Saxagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 5,092 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 70,849 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £166,816 |
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