Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 1,354.0× as often as Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) in June 2026 — 2,354,670 items versus 1,739 in England.
1,739items
Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,354,670items
Metformin hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,739 | 2,354,670 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21,806 | 27,528,824 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £62,228 | £5,248,601 |
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