Gliclazide vs Glucose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 15.8× as often as Glucose in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 29,301 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,301items
Glucose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Glucose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Glucose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Glucose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 29,301 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 355,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £308,403 |
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