Metformin hydrochloride vs Urine testing reagents
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 596.9× as often as Urine testing reagents in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 3,907 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,907items
Urine testing reagents · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Urine testing reagents |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 3,907 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 47,664 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £13,294 |
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