Methyldopa vs Losartan potassium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Losartan potassium was dispensed 301.7× as often as Methyldopa in May 2026 — 1,159,574 items versus 3,844 in England.
3,844items
Methyldopa · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,159,574items
Losartan potassium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methyldopa | Losartan potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,844 | 1,159,574 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49,293 | 13,763,714 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £50,563 | £1,044,905 |
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