Gliclazide vs Linagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 2.4× as often as Linagliptin in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 195,877 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
195,877items
Linagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Linagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Linagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Linagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 195,877 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 2,527,267 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £5,753,659 |
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