Empagliflozin vs Sitagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 1.2× as often as Sitagliptin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 271,035 in England.
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
271,035items
Sitagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Empagliflozin versus Sitagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Empagliflozin · ╌ Sitagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Sitagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 323,972 | 271,035 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,615,976 | 3,123,619 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £12,500,182 | £535,690 |
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