Methyldopa vs Lisinopril
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisinopril was dispensed 155.9× as often as Methyldopa in May 2026 — 599,344 items versus 3,844 in England.
3,844items
Methyldopa · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
599,344items
Lisinopril · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyldopa versus Lisinopril: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyldopa · ╌ Lisinopril
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methyldopa | Lisinopril |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,844 | 599,344 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49,293 | 7,442,721 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £50,563 | £850,901 |
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