Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone
Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone was ranked 971st of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 575 items, down 19.7% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Drugs used in diabetes
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £42.97
- Year on year Down 19.7% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioglitazone 15mg / Metformin 850mg tablets | 0601023W0AAAAAA | 505 | £21,511 |
| Competact 15mg/850mg tablets | 0601023W0BBAAAA | 70 | £3,194 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.