Saxagliptin vs Dapagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dapagliflozin was dispensed 235.5× as often as Saxagliptin in April 2026 — 1,135,660 items versus 4,823 in England.
4,823items
Saxagliptin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,135,660items
Dapagliflozin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Saxagliptin versus Dapagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Saxagliptin · ╌ Dapagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Saxagliptin | Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 4,823 | 1,135,660 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69,079 | 11,869,860 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £157,368 | £7,835,342 |
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