Gliclazide vs Glucose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 16.2× as often as Glucose in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 30,160 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,160items
Glucose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Glucose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Glucose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Glucose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 30,160 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 355,350 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £317,209 |
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