Dapagliflozin vs Sitagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 4.3× as often as Sitagliptin in May 2026 — 1,158,086 items versus 271,035 in England.
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
271,035items
Sitagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapagliflozin versus Sitagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapagliflozin · ╌ Sitagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin | Sitagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,158,086 | 271,035 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,142,822 | 3,123,619 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,553,409 | £535,690 |
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