Linagliptin/metformin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 101.6× as often as Linagliptin/metformin in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 3,651 in England.
3,651items
Linagliptin/metformin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Linagliptin/metformin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Linagliptin/metformin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Linagliptin/metformin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,651 | 370,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46,083 | 4,715,991 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £120,930 | £14,469,209 |
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