Azilsartan medoxomil vs Candesartan cilexetil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 7,582.5× as often as Azilsartan medoxomil in March 2026 — 780,996 items versus 103 in England.
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Azilsartan medoxomil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Candesartan cilexetil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azilsartan medoxomil versus Candesartan cilexetil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azilsartan medoxomil · ╌ Candesartan cilexetil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Azilsartan medoxomil | Candesartan cilexetil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 103 | 780,996 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,112 | 8,952,139 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,885 | £1,364,587 |
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