Gliclazide vs Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 52.2× as often as Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 9,355 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,355items
Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 9,355 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 115,781 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £72,318 |
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