Isophane insulin vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 8.3× as often as Isophane insulin in May 2026 — 462,721 items versus 56,076 in England.
56,076items
Isophane insulin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
462,721items
Gliclazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isophane insulin versus Gliclazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isophane insulin · ╌ Gliclazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Isophane insulin | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 56,076 | 462,721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 691,395 | 5,799,719 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,446,577 | £872,639 |
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