Candesartan cilexetil vs Valsartan with diuretic
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 298.0× as often as Valsartan with diuretic in May 2026 — 756,131 items versus 2,537 in England.
756,131items
Candesartan cilexetil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,537items
Valsartan with diuretic · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Candesartan cilexetil versus Valsartan with diuretic: national items dispensed by month
▬ Candesartan cilexetil · ╌ Valsartan with diuretic
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Candesartan cilexetil | Valsartan with diuretic |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 756,131 | 2,537 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,006,983 | 32,931 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,802,006 | £52,087 |
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