Glibenclamide vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 80,993.0× as often as Glibenclamide in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Glibenclamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glibenclamide versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glibenclamide · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glibenclamide | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 88 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £258 | £12,500,182 |
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