Gliclazide vs Empagliflozin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 42.3× as often as Empagliflozin/metformin in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 10,940 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,940items
Empagliflozin/metformin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Empagliflozin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Empagliflozin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Empagliflozin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 10,940 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 140,727 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £428,677 |
See the full profile for Gliclazide or Empagliflozin/metformin.