Insulin glargine vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 2.6× as often as Insulin glargine in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 176,932 in England.
176,932items
Insulin glargine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Insulin glargine versus Gliclazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Insulin glargine · ╌ Gliclazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Insulin glargine | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 176,932 | 462,721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,092,229 | 5,799,719 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,758,828 | £872,639 |
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