Perindopril arginine vs Candesartan cilexetil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 322.6× as often as Perindopril arginine in March 2026 — 780,996 items versus 2,421 in England.
2,421items
Perindopril arginine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
780,996items
Candesartan cilexetil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Perindopril arginine versus Candesartan cilexetil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Perindopril arginine · ╌ Candesartan cilexetil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Perindopril arginine | Candesartan cilexetil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,421 | 780,996 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28,167 | 8,952,139 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £26,928 | £1,364,587 |
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