Candesartan cilexetil vs Irbesartan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 5.9× as often as Irbesartan in April 2026 — 764,545 items versus 128,750 in England.
764,545items
Candesartan cilexetil · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
128,750items
Irbesartan · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Candesartan cilexetil versus Irbesartan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Candesartan cilexetil · ╌ Irbesartan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Candesartan cilexetil | Irbesartan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 764,545 | 128,750 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,998,704 | 1,565,333 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,630,134 | £353,572 |
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