Saxagliptin vs Dapagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 246.9× as often as Saxagliptin in May 2026 — 1,158,086 items versus 4,691 in England.
4,691items
Saxagliptin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,158,086items
Dapagliflozin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Saxagliptin versus Dapagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Saxagliptin · ╌ Dapagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Saxagliptin | Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,691 | 1,158,086 |
| Items, last 12 months | 67,160 | 12,142,822 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £152,830 | £6,553,409 |
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