Isophane insulin vs Gliclazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gliclazide was dispensed 8.4× as often as Isophane insulin in March 2026 — 488,027 items versus 58,127 in England.
58,127items
Isophane insulin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
488,027items
Gliclazide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Isophane insulin | Gliclazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 58,127 | 488,027 |
| Items, last 12 months | 694,209 | 5,853,611 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,502,229 | £924,868 |
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