Empagliflozin vs Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 626.6× as often as Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 517 in England.
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
517items
Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Empagliflozin versus Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Empagliflozin · ╌ Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 323,972 | 517 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,615,976 | 6,833 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £12,500,182 | £24,690 |
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