Gliclazide vs Linagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 133.7× as often as Linagliptin/metformin in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 3,651 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,651items
Linagliptin/metformin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Linagliptin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Linagliptin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Linagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 3,651 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 46,083 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £120,930 |
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