Metformin hydrochloride vs Saxagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 333,135.0× as often as Saxagliptin/metformin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 7 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Saxagliptin/metformin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Saxagliptin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Saxagliptin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Saxagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 1,487 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £379 |
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