Lisinopril vs Irbesartan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisinopril was dispensed 4.8× as often as Irbesartan in April 2026 — 614,657 items versus 128,750 in England.
614,657items
Lisinopril · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
128,750items
Irbesartan · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lisinopril versus Irbesartan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lisinopril · ╌ Irbesartan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Lisinopril | Irbesartan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 614,657 | 128,750 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,487,956 | 1,565,333 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £781,121 | £353,572 |
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