Gliclazide vs Pioglitazone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 13.1× as often as Pioglitazone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 37,346 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,346items
Pioglitazone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Pioglitazone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Pioglitazone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Pioglitazone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 37,346 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 471,511 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £327,091 |
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