Vardenafil vs Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) was dispensed 54.9× as often as Vardenafil in May 2026 — 270,957 items versus 4,932 in England.
4,932items
Vardenafil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
270,957items
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Vardenafil | Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,932 | 270,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 60,143 | 3,374,294 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £182,503 | £362,741 |
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