Gliclazide vs Semaglutide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 3.4× as often as Semaglutide in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 135,070 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
135,070items
Semaglutide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Semaglutide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Semaglutide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Semaglutide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 135,070 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 1,560,755 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £11,427,520 |
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