Empagliflozin vs Semaglutide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 2.8× as often as Semaglutide in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 134,573 in England.
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
134,573items
Semaglutide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Empagliflozin versus Semaglutide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Empagliflozin · ╌ Semaglutide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Semaglutide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 370,826 | 134,573 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,715,991 | 1,550,021 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14,469,209 | £11,551,773 |
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