Candesartan cilexetil Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,931
Total Quantity
83.5K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+62.7%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,931 items of Candesartan cilexetil over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,989 to the NHS. This is 62.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Candesartan cilexetil is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,931 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,989 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.7% |
Candesartan cilexetil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,931 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,187 items |
| Difference | +62.7% vs national average |
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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.