Metformin hydrochloride vs Saxagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 479.0× as often as Saxagliptin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 4,691 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,691items
Saxagliptin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Saxagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 4,691 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 67,160 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £152,830 |
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