Insulin glargine vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 1.8× as often as Insulin glargine in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 176,932 in England.
176,932items
Insulin glargine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Insulin glargine | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 176,932 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,092,229 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,758,828 | £12,500,182 |
See the full profile for Insulin glargine or Empagliflozin.