Metformin hydrochloride vs Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 4,346.3× as often as Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 517 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
517items
Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 517 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 6,833 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £24,690 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin.