Vardenafil vs Tadalafil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tadalafil was dispensed 22.5× as often as Vardenafil in April 2026 — 111,340 items versus 4,947 in England.
4,947items
Vardenafil · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111,340items
Tadalafil · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Vardenafil versus Tadalafil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Vardenafil · ╌ Tadalafil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Vardenafil | Tadalafil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 4,947 | 111,340 |
| Items, last 12 months | 60,103 | 1,274,787 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £180,671 | £389,687 |
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