Gliclazide vs Saxagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 98.6× as often as Saxagliptin in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 4,691 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,691items
Saxagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Saxagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Saxagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Saxagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 4,691 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 67,160 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £152,830 |
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