Losartan potassium vs Telmisartan with diuretic
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Losartan potassium was dispensed 718.9× as often as Telmisartan with diuretic in May 2026 — 1,159,574 items versus 1,613 in England.
1,159,574items
Losartan potassium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,613items
Telmisartan with diuretic · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Losartan potassium | Telmisartan with diuretic |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,159,574 | 1,613 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,763,714 | 20,696 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,044,905 | £16,135 |
See the full profile for Losartan potassium or Telmisartan with diuretic.