Candesartan cilexetil vs Losartan potassium with diuretic
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 115.0× as often as Losartan potassium with diuretic in May 2026 — 756,131 items versus 6,577 in England.
756,131items
Candesartan cilexetil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,577items
Losartan potassium with diuretic · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Candesartan cilexetil versus Losartan potassium with diuretic: national items dispensed by month
▬ Candesartan cilexetil · ╌ Losartan potassium with diuretic
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Candesartan cilexetil | Losartan potassium with diuretic |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 756,131 | 6,577 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,006,983 | 86,454 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,802,006 | £19,674 |
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