Dapagliflozin/metformin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 34.8× as often as Dapagliflozin/metformin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 9,305 in England.
9,305items
Dapagliflozin/metformin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dapagliflozin/metformin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dapagliflozin/metformin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dapagliflozin/metformin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9,305 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 114,394 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £377,031 | £12,500,182 |
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