Dapagliflozin vs Pioglitazone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 30.0× as often as Pioglitazone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,120,842 items versus 37,346 in England.
1,120,842items
Dapagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,346items
Pioglitazone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapagliflozin versus Pioglitazone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapagliflozin · ╌ Pioglitazone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Pioglitazone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,120,842 | 37,346 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,570,596 | 471,511 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,162,552 | £327,091 |
See the full profile for Dapagliflozin or Pioglitazone hydrochloride.