Candesartan cilexetil vs Telmisartan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 27.3× as often as Telmisartan in March 2026 — 780,996 items versus 28,596 in England.
780,996items
Candesartan cilexetil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,596items
Telmisartan · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Candesartan cilexetil versus Telmisartan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Candesartan cilexetil · ╌ Telmisartan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Candesartan cilexetil | Telmisartan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 780,996 | 28,596 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,952,139 | 337,375 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,364,587 | £95,573 |
See the full profile for Candesartan cilexetil or Telmisartan.