Biphasic isophane insulin vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 8.8× as often as Biphasic isophane insulin in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 55,277 in England.
55,277items
Biphasic isophane insulin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Biphasic isophane insulin versus Gliclazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Biphasic isophane insulin · ╌ Gliclazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Biphasic isophane insulin | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 55,277 | 488,027 |
| Items, last 12 months | 673,984 | 5,853,611 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,831,522 | £924,868 |
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