Candesartan cilexetil vs Telmisartan with diuretic
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 451.2× as often as Telmisartan with diuretic in March 2026 — 780,996 items versus 1,731 in England.
780,996items
Candesartan cilexetil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,731items
Telmisartan with diuretic · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Candesartan cilexetil versus Telmisartan with diuretic: national items dispensed by month
▬ Candesartan cilexetil · ╌ Telmisartan with diuretic
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Candesartan cilexetil | Telmisartan with diuretic |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 780,996 | 1,731 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,952,139 | 21,170 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,364,587 | £15,284 |
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