Linagliptin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 1.7× as often as Linagliptin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 195,877 in England.
195,877items
Linagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Linagliptin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Linagliptin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Linagliptin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 195,877 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,527,267 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,753,659 | £12,500,182 |
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