Gliclazide vs Glipizide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 838.3× as often as Glipizide in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 552 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
552items
Glipizide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Glipizide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Glipizide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Glipizide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 552 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 7,412 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £1,640 |
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