Empagliflozin vs Glucose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 11.1× as often as Glucose in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 29,301 in England.
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,301items
Glucose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Empagliflozin versus Glucose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Empagliflozin · ╌ Glucose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Glucose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 323,972 | 29,301 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,615,976 | 355,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £12,500,182 | £308,403 |
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