Gliclazide vs Alogliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 135.6× as often as Alogliptin/metformin in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 3,598 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,598items
Alogliptin/metformin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Alogliptin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Alogliptin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Alogliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 3,598 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 47,543 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £103,399 |
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