Gliclazide vs Empagliflozin/linagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 643.6× as often as Empagliflozin/linagliptin in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 719 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
719items
Empagliflozin/linagliptin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Empagliflozin/linagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 719 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 9,372 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £46,205 |
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