Insulin glargine vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 2.0× as often as Insulin glargine in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 182,412 in England.
182,412items
Insulin glargine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Insulin glargine versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Insulin glargine · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Insulin glargine | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 182,412 | 370,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,074,061 | 4,715,991 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,024,954 | £14,469,209 |
See the full profile for Insulin glargine or Empagliflozin.