Gliclazide vs Tolbutamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 3,697.2× as often as Tolbutamide in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 132 in England.
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
132items
Tolbutamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gliclazide versus Tolbutamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gliclazide · ╌ Tolbutamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gliclazide | Tolbutamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 488,027 | 132 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,853,611 | 1,646 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £924,868 | £17,661 |
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