Lisinopril vs Telmisartan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisinopril was dispensed 21.5× as often as Telmisartan in May 2026 — 599,344 items versus 27,844 in England.
599,344items
Lisinopril · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27,844items
Telmisartan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lisinopril versus Telmisartan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lisinopril · ╌ Telmisartan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lisinopril | Telmisartan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 599,344 | 27,844 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,442,721 | 337,180 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £850,901 | £77,884 |
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