Losartan potassium vs Telmisartan with diuretic
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Losartan potassium was dispensed 725.6× as often as Telmisartan with diuretic in April 2026 — 1,177,716 items versus 1,623 in England.
1,177,716items
Losartan potassium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,623items
Telmisartan with diuretic · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Losartan potassium versus Telmisartan with diuretic: national items dispensed by month
▬ Losartan potassium · ╌ Telmisartan with diuretic
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Losartan potassium | Telmisartan with diuretic |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,177,716 | 1,623 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,739,680 | 20,951 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,058,321 | £15,841 |
See the full profile for Losartan potassium or Telmisartan with diuretic.