Insulin degludec vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 7.8× as often as Insulin degludec in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 62,468 in England.
62,468items
Insulin degludec · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Insulin degludec | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 62,468 | 488,027 |
| Items, last 12 months | 726,753 | 5,853,611 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,704,719 | £924,868 |
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