Glipizide vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 586.9× as often as Glipizide in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 552 in England.
552items
Glipizide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glipizide versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glipizide · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glipizide | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 552 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,412 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,640 | £12,500,182 |
See the full profile for Glipizide or Empagliflozin.