Gliclazide vs Linagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 140.4× as often as Linagliptin/metformin in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 3,296 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,296items
Linagliptin/metformin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Linagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 3,296 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 44,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £108,871 |
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