Insulin degludec vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 7.7× as often as Insulin degludec in April 2026 — 476,163 items versus 61,671 in England.
61,671items
Insulin degludec · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476,163items
Gliclazide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Insulin degludec versus Gliclazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Insulin degludec · ╌ Gliclazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Insulin degludec | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 61,671 | 476,163 |
| Items, last 12 months | 729,960 | 5,840,171 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £3,658,091 | £955,638 |
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