Alogliptin/metformin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 103.1× as often as Alogliptin/metformin in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 3,598 in England.
3,598items
Alogliptin/metformin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alogliptin/metformin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alogliptin/metformin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alogliptin/metformin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,598 | 370,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 47,543 | 4,715,991 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £103,399 | £14,469,209 |
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