Methyldopa vs Losartan potassium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Losartan potassium was dispensed 290.0× as often as Methyldopa in March 2026 — 1,195,230 items versus 4,121 in England.
4,121items
Methyldopa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,195,230items
Losartan potassium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyldopa versus Losartan potassium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyldopa · ╌ Losartan potassium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methyldopa | Losartan potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,121 | 1,195,230 |
| Items, last 12 months | 50,004 | 13,655,162 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £58,263 | £1,083,710 |
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