Dapagliflozin vs Empagliflozin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 105.9× as often as Empagliflozin/metformin in May 2026 — 1,158,086 items versus 10,940 in England.
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,940items
Empagliflozin/metformin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapagliflozin versus Empagliflozin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapagliflozin · ╌ Empagliflozin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Empagliflozin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,158,086 | 10,940 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,142,822 | 140,727 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,553,409 | £428,677 |
See the full profile for Dapagliflozin or Empagliflozin/metformin.