Vardenafil vs Tadalafil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tadalafil was dispensed 22.4× as often as Vardenafil in May 2026 — 110,564 items versus 4,932 in England.
4,932items
Vardenafil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,564items
Tadalafil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Vardenafil versus Tadalafil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Vardenafil · ╌ Tadalafil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Vardenafil | Tadalafil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,932 | 110,564 |
| Items, last 12 months | 59,897 | 1,279,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £182,503 | £464,622 |
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