Alogliptin/metformin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 98.2× as often as Alogliptin/metformin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 3,298 in England.
3,298items
Alogliptin/metformin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alogliptin/metformin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,298 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 45,494 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £96,655 | £12,500,182 |
See the full profile for Alogliptin/metformin or Empagliflozin.