Sacubitril/valsartan vs Candesartan cilexetil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Candesartan cilexetil was dispensed 4.6× as often as Sacubitril/valsartan in March 2026 — 780,996 items versus 170,340 in England.
170,340items
Sacubitril/valsartan · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
780,996items
Candesartan cilexetil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sacubitril/valsartan versus Candesartan cilexetil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sacubitril/valsartan · ╌ Candesartan cilexetil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sacubitril/valsartan | Candesartan cilexetil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 170,340 | 780,996 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,896,071 | 8,952,139 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14,533,201 | £1,364,587 |
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