Vardenafil vs Tadalafil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tadalafil was dispensed 22.3× as often as Vardenafil in March 2026 — 112,246 items versus 5,028 in England.
5,028items
Vardenafil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
112,246items
Tadalafil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Vardenafil versus Tadalafil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Vardenafil · ╌ Tadalafil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Vardenafil | Tadalafil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,028 | 112,246 |
| Items, last 12 months | 59,701 | 1,260,111 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £229,339 | £402,446 |
See the full profile for Vardenafil or Tadalafil.