Chlortalidone vs Spironolactone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Spironolactone was dispensed 274.4× as often as Chlortalidone in March 2026 — 367,450 items versus 1,339 in England.
1,339items
Chlortalidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
367,450items
Spironolactone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlortalidone versus Spironolactone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlortalidone · ╌ Spironolactone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chlortalidone | Spironolactone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,339 | 367,450 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,516 | 4,181,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £41,695 | £1,253,634 |
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