Isophane insulin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 5.8× as often as Isophane insulin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 56,076 in England.
56,076items
Isophane insulin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isophane insulin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isophane insulin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Isophane insulin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 56,076 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 691,395 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,446,577 | £12,500,182 |
See the full profile for Isophane insulin or Empagliflozin.