Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 37.1× as often as Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin in May 2026 — 323,972 items versus 8,726 in England.
8,726items
Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
323,972items
Empagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8,726 | 323,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 113,256 | 4,615,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £66,564 | £12,500,182 |
See the full profile for Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin or Empagliflozin.