Gliclazide vs Alogliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 140.5× as often as Alogliptin/metformin in June 2026 — 479,983 items versus 3,417 in England.
479,983items
Gliclazide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,417items
Alogliptin/metformin · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Alogliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 479,983 | 3,417 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,794,134 | 44,763 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £959,398 | £98,459 |
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