Metformin hydrochloride vs Vildagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 1,135.3× as often as Vildagliptin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 2,054 in England.
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,054items
Vildagliptin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Vildagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Vildagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Vildagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,331,945 | 2,054 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,395,015 | 26,524 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,257,359 | £15,170 |
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