Empagliflozin vs Pioglitazone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 9.9× as often as Pioglitazone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 37,346 in England.
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,346items
Pioglitazone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Empagliflozin versus Pioglitazone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Empagliflozin · ╌ Pioglitazone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Pioglitazone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 370,826 | 37,346 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,715,991 | 471,511 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14,469,209 | £327,091 |
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