Alogliptin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 4.3× as often as Alogliptin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 75,821 in England.
75,821items
Alogliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alogliptin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alogliptin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alogliptin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,821 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,077,846 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,086,404 | £12,500,182 |
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