Metformin hydrochloride vs Tirzepatide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 7.1× as often as Tirzepatide in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 315,604 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
315,604items
Tirzepatide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 315,604 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 3,302,131 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £73,605,029 |
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