Empagliflozin vs Glucose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 12.3× as often as Glucose in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 30,160 in England.
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,160items
Glucose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Empagliflozin versus Glucose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Empagliflozin · ╌ Glucose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Glucose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 370,826 | 30,160 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,715,991 | 355,350 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14,469,209 | £317,209 |
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