Irbesartan with diuretic vs Candesartan cilexetil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 299.2× as often as Irbesartan with diuretic in May 2026 — 756,131 items versus 2,527 in England.
2,527items
Irbesartan with diuretic · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
756,131items
Candesartan cilexetil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Irbesartan with diuretic versus Candesartan cilexetil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Irbesartan with diuretic · ╌ Candesartan cilexetil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Irbesartan with diuretic | Candesartan cilexetil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,527 | 756,131 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,312 | 9,006,983 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £14,854 | £1,802,006 |
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