Candesartan cilexetil vs Valsartan with diuretic
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 289.7× as often as Valsartan with diuretic in March 2026 — 780,996 items versus 2,696 in England.
780,996items
Candesartan cilexetil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,696items
Valsartan with diuretic · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Candesartan cilexetil | Valsartan with diuretic |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 780,996 | 2,696 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,952,139 | 33,688 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,364,587 | £54,076 |
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