Dapagliflozin vs Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 617.0× as often as Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin in June 2026 — 1,266,026 items versus 2,052 in England.
1,266,026items
Dapagliflozin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,052items
Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapagliflozin versus Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapagliflozin · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,266,026 | 2,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,535,413 | 25,445 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £5,228,944 | £54,362 |
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