Biphasic isophane insulin vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 8.8× as often as Biphasic isophane insulin in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 52,721 in England.
52,721items
Biphasic isophane insulin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Biphasic isophane insulin | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 52,721 | 462,721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 666,435 | 5,799,719 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,736,336 | £872,639 |
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