Losartan potassium vs Telmisartan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Losartan potassium was dispensed 41.6× as often as Telmisartan in May 2026 — 1,159,574 items versus 27,844 in England.
1,159,574items
Losartan potassium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27,844items
Telmisartan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Losartan potassium versus Telmisartan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Losartan potassium · ╌ Telmisartan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Losartan potassium | Telmisartan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,159,574 | 27,844 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,763,714 | 337,180 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,044,905 | £77,884 |
See the full profile for Losartan potassium or Telmisartan.