Insulin detemir vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 22.9× as often as Insulin detemir in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 20,233 in England.
20,233items
Insulin detemir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Insulin detemir versus Gliclazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Insulin detemir · ╌ Gliclazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Insulin detemir | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 20,233 | 462,721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 358,630 | 5,799,719 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,148,879 | £872,639 |
See the full profile for Insulin detemir or Gliclazide.