Telmisartan Price in the United Kingdom (2026)
£0.056 per tablet
Telmisartan 40 mg tablet in the UK: NHS Drug Tariff reimbursement price of £1.57 for a pack of 28. 30 tablets cost about £1.68 (about $2.25). How many you need each day depends on your prescription.
Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure and to lower cardiovascular risk.
What a patient pays for telmisartan in the UK
The NHS pays the pharmacy the Drug Tariff price shown on this page; the patient pays the flat prescription charge instead, whatever the medicine costs. Exempt groups include people aged 60 and over, under 16s, and people with certain medical conditions.
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Telmisartan prices in the United Kingdom by strength
| Strength | Product | Pack price | Per unit | 30 units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 mg tablet | Telmisartan 40mg tablets | £1.57 / 28 | £0.056 | £1.68 |
NHS Drug Tariff reimbursement price: the price the NHS pays pharmacies in England and Wales (Drug Tariff Category M). Patients do not pay this price: in England many pay a flat prescription charge per item, while many others are exempt (for example people aged 60 and over and people with certain conditions such as diabetes or an underactive thyroid). Prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Telmisartan price in the United Kingdom vs other countries
| Strength | Country | Price type | Per unit (USD) | vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 mg tablet | India | Jan Aushadhi retail price (MRP) | $0.013 | -83% |
| 40 mg tablet | United States | Pharmacy acquisition cost (NADAC) | $0.15 | +104% |
Converted at ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026. Price types differ by country, so treat this as a guide.
What telmisartan is used for
Telmisartan is a long-acting angiotensin receptor blocker taken once a day. It is especially widely used in India and other parts of Asia, both alone and in combination tablets with amlodipine or a diuretic. Like other medicines in its class, it needs periodic blood tests for kidney function and potassium.
Telmisartan belongs to the angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) group of medicines. It is used for high blood pressure (hypertension). Only take it as prescribed by your doctor.
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Sources
- NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). Drug Tariff Part VIIIA Category M prices - October 2026. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2026-09/Cat%20M%20Prices%20-%20Q. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Department of Health and Social Care / Community Pharmacy England. NHS prescription charges in England 2026/27: £9.90 per item; prepayment certificate £32.05 (3 months), £114.50 (12 months). cpe.org.uk/our-news/nhs-prescription-charges-frozen-for-the-second-yea. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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