Losartan potassium vs Telmisartan with diuretic
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Losartan potassium was dispensed 690.5× as often as Telmisartan with diuretic in March 2026 — 1,195,230 items versus 1,731 in England.
1,195,230items
Losartan potassium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,731items
Telmisartan with diuretic · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Losartan potassium | Telmisartan with diuretic |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,195,230 | 1,731 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,655,162 | 21,170 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,083,710 | £15,284 |
See the full profile for Losartan potassium or Telmisartan with diuretic.