Gliclazide vs Linagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 2.4× as often as Linagliptin in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 207,420 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
207,420items
Linagliptin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Linagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Linagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Linagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 207,420 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 2,569,744 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £6,102,133 |
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