Empagliflozin vs Canagliflozin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 655.8× as often as Canagliflozin/metformin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 494 in England.
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
494items
Canagliflozin/metformin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Empagliflozin versus Canagliflozin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Empagliflozin · ╌ Canagliflozin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Canagliflozin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 323,972 | 494 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,615,976 | 6,587 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £12,500,182 | £20,251 |
See the full profile for Empagliflozin or Canagliflozin/metformin.