Lisinopril vs Irbesartan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisinopril was dispensed 4.8× as often as Irbesartan in May 2026 — 599,344 items versus 124,743 in England.
599,344items
Lisinopril · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
124,743items
Irbesartan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lisinopril versus Irbesartan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lisinopril · ╌ Irbesartan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lisinopril | Irbesartan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 599,344 | 124,743 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,442,721 | 1,556,168 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £850,901 | £297,684 |
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