Candesartan cilexetil vs Telmisartan with diuretic
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 468.8× as often as Telmisartan with diuretic in May 2026 — 756,131 items versus 1,613 in England.
756,131items
Candesartan cilexetil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,613items
Telmisartan with diuretic · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Candesartan cilexetil | Telmisartan with diuretic |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 756,131 | 1,613 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,006,983 | 20,696 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,802,006 | £16,135 |
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