Glimepiride vs Dapagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 36.4× as often as Glimepiride in May 2026 — 1,158,086 items versus 31,845 in England.
31,845items
Glimepiride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glimepiride versus Dapagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glimepiride · ╌ Dapagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glimepiride | Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 31,845 | 1,158,086 |
| Items, last 12 months | 411,749 | 12,142,822 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £37,745 | £6,553,409 |
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