Dapagliflozin vs Saxagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 283,915.0× as often as Saxagliptin/metformin in April 2026 — 1,135,660 items versus 4 in England.
1,135,660items
Dapagliflozin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Saxagliptin/metformin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapagliflozin versus Saxagliptin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapagliflozin · ╌ Saxagliptin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Saxagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,135,660 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,869,860 | 1,110 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,835,342 | £221 |
See the full profile for Dapagliflozin or Saxagliptin/metformin.