Metformin hydrochloride vs Urine testing reagents
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 659.9× as often as Urine testing reagents in June 2026 — 2,354,670 items versus 3,568 in England.
2,354,670items
Metformin hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,568items
Urine testing reagents · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Urine testing reagents: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Urine testing reagents
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Urine testing reagents |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2,354,670 | 3,568 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,528,824 | 45,920 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £5,248,601 | £12,194 |
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