Glibenclamide vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 115,680.3× as often as Glibenclamide in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 4 in England.
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Glibenclamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glibenclamide versus Gliclazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glibenclamide · ╌ Gliclazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glibenclamide | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 462,721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 88 | 5,799,719 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £258 | £872,639 |
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