Hydrochlorothiazide vs Spironolactone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Spironolactone was dispensed 3,097.1× as often as Hydrochlorothiazide in May 2026 — 359,260 items versus 116 in England.
116items
Hydrochlorothiazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
359,260items
Spironolactone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrochlorothiazide versus Spironolactone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrochlorothiazide · ╌ Spironolactone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydrochlorothiazide | Spironolactone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 116 | 359,260 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,512 | 4,235,084 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,950 | £1,236,422 |
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