Gliclazide vs Alogliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 142.7× as often as Alogliptin/metformin in April 2026 — 476,163 items versus 3,337 in England.
476,163items
Gliclazide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,337items
Alogliptin/metformin · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Alogliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 476,163 | 3,337 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,840,171 | 46,558 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £955,638 | £97,588 |
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