Gliclazide vs Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 236.4× as often as Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 1,957 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,957items
Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 1,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,787,676 | 25,523 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £50,873 |
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