Irbesartan with diuretic vs Candesartan cilexetil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 286.8× as often as Irbesartan with diuretic in March 2026 — 780,996 items versus 2,723 in England.
2,723items
Irbesartan with diuretic · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
780,996items
Candesartan cilexetil · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Irbesartan with diuretic | Candesartan cilexetil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,723 | 780,996 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34,158 | 8,952,139 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £15,943 | £1,364,587 |
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