Dapagliflozin vs Pioglitazone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 32.7× as often as Pioglitazone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,158,086 items versus 35,412 in England.
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,412items
Pioglitazone hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Pioglitazone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,158,086 | 35,412 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,142,822 | 459,240 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,553,409 | £210,995 |
See the full profile for Dapagliflozin or Pioglitazone hydrochloride.