Captopril vs Ramipril
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ramipril was dispensed 1,124.4× as often as Captopril in June 2026 — 3,118,067 items versus 2,773 in England.
2,773items
Captopril · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,118,067items
Ramipril · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Captopril versus Ramipril: national items dispensed by month
▬ Captopril · ╌ Ramipril
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Captopril | Ramipril |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2,773 | 3,118,067 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35,315 | 36,540,548 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £195,042 | £8,695,479 |