Biphasic isophane insulin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 6.7× as often as Biphasic isophane insulin in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 55,277 in England.
55,277items
Biphasic isophane insulin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Biphasic isophane insulin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Biphasic isophane insulin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Biphasic isophane insulin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 55,277 | 370,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 673,984 | 4,715,991 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,831,522 | £14,469,209 |
See the full profile for Biphasic isophane insulin or Empagliflozin.