Biphasic isophane insulin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 6.1× as often as Biphasic isophane insulin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 52,721 in England.
52,721items
Biphasic isophane insulin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Biphasic isophane insulin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 52,721 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 666,435 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,736,336 | £12,500,182 |
See the full profile for Biphasic isophane insulin or Empagliflozin.