Glibenclamide vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 97,605.4× as often as Glibenclamide in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 5 in England.
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Glibenclamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glibenclamide versus Gliclazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glibenclamide · ╌ Gliclazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Glibenclamide | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 488,027 |
| Items, last 12 months | 99 | 5,853,611 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,456 | £924,868 |
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