Linagliptin/metformin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 98.3× as often as Linagliptin/metformin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 3,296 in England.
3,296items
Linagliptin/metformin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Linagliptin/metformin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,296 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 44,809 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £108,871 | £12,500,182 |
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