Gliclazide vs Empagliflozin/linagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 631.3× as often as Empagliflozin/linagliptin in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 773 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
773items
Empagliflozin/linagliptin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Empagliflozin/linagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Empagliflozin/linagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Empagliflozin/linagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 773 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 9,510 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £50,043 |
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