Gliclazide vs Saxagliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 98.7× as often as Saxagliptin in April 2026 — 476,163 items versus 4,823 in England.
476,163items
Gliclazide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,823items
Saxagliptin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Saxagliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Saxagliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Saxagliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 476,163 | 4,823 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,840,171 | 69,079 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £955,638 | £157,368 |
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