Losartan potassium vs Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Losartan potassium was dispensed 1,562.8× as often as Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide in May 2026 — 1,159,574 items versus 742 in England.
1,159,574items
Losartan potassium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
742items
Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Losartan potassium versus Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Losartan potassium · ╌ Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Losartan potassium | Olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,159,574 | 742 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,763,714 | 10,190 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,044,905 | £13,717 |
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