Empagliflozin vs Tirzepatide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 1.2× as often as Tirzepatide in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 310,512 in England.
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
310,512items
Tirzepatide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Empagliflozin versus Tirzepatide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Empagliflozin · ╌ Tirzepatide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Empagliflozin | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 370,826 | 310,512 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,715,991 | 3,064,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14,469,209 | £72,073,183 |
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