Dapagliflozin vs Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 559.4× as often as Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin in April 2026 — 1,135,660 items versus 2,030 in England.
1,135,660items
Dapagliflozin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,030items
Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,135,660 | 2,030 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,869,860 | 25,904 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,835,342 | £53,751 |
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