Lisinopril vs Valsartan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisinopril was dispensed 19.2× as often as Valsartan in March 2026 — 628,624 items versus 32,777 in England.
628,624items
Lisinopril · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,777items
Valsartan · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lisinopril versus Valsartan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lisinopril · ╌ Valsartan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lisinopril | Valsartan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 628,624 | 32,777 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,497,903 | 376,244 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £706,447 | £316,280 |
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