Methyldopa vs Lisinopril
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lisinopril was dispensed 150.1× as often as Methyldopa in April 2026 — 614,657 items versus 4,095 in England.
4,095items
Methyldopa · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
614,657items
Lisinopril · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyldopa versus Lisinopril: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyldopa · ╌ Lisinopril
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Methyldopa | Lisinopril |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 4,095 | 614,657 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49,892 | 7,487,956 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £53,764 | £781,121 |
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