Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 1,317.1× as often as Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 1,706 in England.
1,706items
Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,706 | 2,247,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21,985 | 27,404,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £67,690 | £4,969,944 |
See the full profile for Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin) or Metformin hydrochloride.