Metformin hydrochloride vs Semaglutide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 16.6× as often as Semaglutide in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 135,070 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
135,070items
Semaglutide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Semaglutide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 135,070 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 1,560,755 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £11,427,520 |
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