Dapagliflozin vs Saxagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 289,521.5× as often as Saxagliptin/metformin in May 2026 — 1,158,086 items versus 4 in England.
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Saxagliptin/metformin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Saxagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,158,086 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,142,822 | 791 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,553,409 | £158 |
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