Dapagliflozin vs Empagliflozin/linagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 1,610.7× as often as Empagliflozin/linagliptin in May 2026 — 1,158,086 items versus 719 in England.
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
719items
Empagliflozin/linagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapagliflozin versus Empagliflozin/linagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapagliflozin · ╌ Empagliflozin/linagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Empagliflozin/linagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,158,086 | 719 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,142,822 | 9,372 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,553,409 | £46,205 |
See the full profile for Dapagliflozin or Empagliflozin/linagliptin.