Gliclazide vs Tirzepatide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 1.6× as often as Tirzepatide in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 310,512 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
310,512items
Tirzepatide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Tirzepatide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Tirzepatide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 310,512 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 3,064,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £72,073,183 |
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