Gliclazide vs Saxagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 69,718.1× as often as Saxagliptin/metformin in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 7 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Saxagliptin/metformin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Saxagliptin/metformin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Saxagliptin/metformin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Saxagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 1,487 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £379 |
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