Vildagliptin vs Empagliflozin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Empagliflozin was dispensed 180.5× as often as Vildagliptin in March 2026 — 370,826 items versus 2,054 in England.
2,054items
Vildagliptin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370,826items
Empagliflozin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Vildagliptin versus Empagliflozin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Vildagliptin · ╌ Empagliflozin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Vildagliptin | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,054 | 370,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 26,524 | 4,715,991 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £15,170 | £14,469,209 |
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