Empagliflozin vs Canagliflozin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 666.5× as often as Canagliflozin/metformin in June 2026 — 311,255 items versus 467 in England.
311,255items
Empagliflozin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
467items
Canagliflozin/metformin · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Canagliflozin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 311,255 | 467 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,542,179 | 6,472 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £11,858,686 | £19,655 |
See the full profile for Empagliflozin or Canagliflozin/metformin.