Empagliflozin vs Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 165.5× as often as Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 1,957 in England.
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,957items
Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Empagliflozin versus Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Empagliflozin · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 323,972 | 1,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,615,976 | 25,577 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £12,500,182 | £50,873 |
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