Metformin hydrochloride vs Saxagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 561,763.0× as often as Saxagliptin/metformin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 4 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Saxagliptin/metformin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Saxagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 791 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £158 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride or Saxagliptin/metformin.