Gliclazide vs Tirzepatide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 1.5× as often as Tirzepatide in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 315,604 in England.
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
315,604items
Tirzepatide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Tirzepatide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Tirzepatide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 462,721 | 315,604 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,799,719 | 3,302,131 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £872,639 | £73,605,029 |
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