Vardenafil vs Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) was dispensed 56.3× as often as Vardenafil in March 2026 — 283,135 items versus 5,028 in England.
5,028items
Vardenafil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
283,135items
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Vardenafil versus Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction): national items dispensed by month
▬ Vardenafil · ╌ Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Vardenafil | Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,028 | 283,135 |
| Items, last 12 months | 59,701 | 3,391,797 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £229,339 | £370,582 |
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