Saxagliptin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 72.8× as often as Saxagliptin in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 5,092 in England.
5,092items
Saxagliptin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Saxagliptin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Saxagliptin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Saxagliptin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,092 | 370,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 70,849 | 4,715,991 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £166,816 | £14,469,209 |
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