Metformin hydrochloride vs Semaglutide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 17.3× as often as Semaglutide in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 134,573 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
134,573items
Semaglutide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Semaglutide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Semaglutide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Semaglutide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 134,573 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 1,550,021 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £11,551,773 |
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