Gliclazide vs Saxagliptin/metformin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 115,680.3× as often as Saxagliptin/metformin in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 4 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Saxagliptin/metformin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Saxagliptin/metformin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 791 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £158 |
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