Candesartan cilexetil vs Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 1,019.0× as often as Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide in May 2026 — 756,131 items versus 742 in England.
756,131items
Candesartan cilexetil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
742items
Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Candesartan cilexetil versus Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Candesartan cilexetil · ╌ Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Candesartan cilexetil | Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 756,131 | 742 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,006,983 | 10,190 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,802,006 | £13,717 |
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