Candesartan cilexetil
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
8.5M
NHS Cost
£14.5M
Practices
7,131
Avg per Practice
1,187
Overview
Candesartan cilexetil is prescribed by 7,131 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 8,461,285 items were prescribed at a total cost of £14,502,205 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Hypertension and heart failure.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
709,368
Jun 2026
662,035
Jun 2026
721,929
Jun 2026
702,183
Jun 2026
682,576
Jun 2026
726,196
Jun 2026
697,285
Jun 2026
725,801
Jun 2026
735,310
Jun 2026
663,567
Jun 2026
710,063
Jun 2026
716,823
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 327.8K | 177 | 1,852 | +56.1% ▲ |
| NE | 230.2K | 144 | 1,599 | +34.7% ▲ |
| PE | 222.1K | 94 | 2,362 | +99.1% ▲ |
| NR | 219.2K | 74 | 2,962 | +149.7% ▲ |
| EX | 212.9K | 64 | 3,327 | +180.4% ▲ |
| M | 208.1K | 181 | 1,150 | -3.1% ▼ |
| PO | 190.5K | 64 | 2,976 | +150.8% ▲ |
| B | 170.5K | 266 | 641 | -46.0% ▼ |
| BH | 163.5K | 50 | 3,271 | +175.7% ▲ |
| ST | 150.9K | 87 | 1,734 | +46.2% ▲ |
| PL | 148.8K | 50 | 2,976 | +150.9% ▲ |
| DN | 146.4K | 90 | 1,627 | +37.1% ▲ |
| LE | 140.6K | 125 | 1,125 | -5.2% ▼ |
| SO | 137.3K | 62 | 2,215 | +86.7% ▲ |
| BS | 135.2K | 82 | 1,649 | +39.0% ▲ |
| SK | 133.9K | 74 | 1,809 | +52.5% ▲ |
| NG | 131.4K | 139 | 945 | -20.3% ▼ |
| YO | 126.8K | 49 | 2,589 | +118.2% ▲ |
| TN | 123.2K | 79 | 1,559 | +31.4% ▲ |
| SW | 121.7K | 119 | 1,023 | -13.8% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE | 17,668 |
| HEALTH CARE FIRST PARTNERSHIP | 15,143 |
| JAMES STREET GROUP PRACT | 13,859 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Hypertension and heart failure
- Paragraph: Renin-angiotensin system drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.