Dapagliflozin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 3.6× as often as Empagliflozin in May 2026 — 1,158,086 items versus 323,972 in England.
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapagliflozin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapagliflozin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,158,086 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,142,822 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,553,409 | £12,500,182 |
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