Insulin degludec vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 5.3× as often as Insulin degludec in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 61,358 in England.
61,358items
Insulin degludec · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Insulin degludec versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Insulin degludec · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Insulin degludec | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 61,358 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 730,093 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,641,166 | £12,500,182 |
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