Acarbose vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 200.5× as often as Acarbose in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 1,616 in England.
1,616items
Acarbose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acarbose versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acarbose · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acarbose | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,616 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,815 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,542 | £12,500,182 |
See the full profile for Acarbose or Empagliflozin.