Dapagliflozin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 3.0× as often as Empagliflozin in March 2026 — 1,120,842 items versus 370,826 in England.
1,120,842items
Dapagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapagliflozin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapagliflozin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,120,842 | 370,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,570,596 | 4,715,991 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,162,552 | £14,469,209 |
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