Metformin hydrochloride vs Tirzepatide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 7.5× as often as Tirzepatide in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 310,512 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
310,512items
Tirzepatide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Tirzepatide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Tirzepatide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 310,512 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 3,064,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £72,073,183 |
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