Acarbose vs Dapagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 716.6× as often as Acarbose in May 2026 — 1,158,086 items versus 1,616 in England.
1,616items
Acarbose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acarbose versus Dapagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acarbose · ╌ Dapagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acarbose | Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,616 | 1,158,086 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,815 | 12,142,822 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,542 | £6,553,409 |
See the full profile for Acarbose or Dapagliflozin.