Canagliflozin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 5.5× as often as Canagliflozin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 58,388 in England.
58,388items
Canagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Canagliflozin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Canagliflozin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Canagliflozin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 58,388 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 815,323 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,402,648 | £12,500,182 |
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