Lisinopril vs Valsartan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisinopril was dispensed 19.3× as often as Valsartan in May 2026 — 599,344 items versus 31,134 in England.
599,344items
Lisinopril · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
31,134items
Valsartan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lisinopril versus Valsartan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lisinopril · ╌ Valsartan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lisinopril | Valsartan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 599,344 | 31,134 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,442,721 | 377,606 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £850,901 | £272,145 |
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