Glimepiride vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 14.5× as often as Glimepiride in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 31,845 in England.
31,845items
Glimepiride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glimepiride versus Gliclazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glimepiride · ╌ Gliclazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glimepiride | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 31,845 | 462,721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 411,749 | 5,799,719 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £37,745 | £872,639 |
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