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Candesartan vs Olmesartan

Compare Candesartan and Olmesartan side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

CandesartanOlmesartan
Drug classAngiotensin 2 Receptor BlockerAngiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Used to treatDiabetic kidney disease, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Left ventricular dysfunctionDiabetic kidney disease, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Left ventricular dysfunction
Generic priceFrom $0.48 each, about $14.35 for 30 (16 mg tablet (Cilexetil))From $0.057 each, about $1.72 for 30 (5 mg tablet (Medoxomil))
Brand priceAtacand: from $7.85 each, about $236 for 30 (16 mg tablet)Benicar: from $10.13 each, about $304 for 30 (5 mg tablet)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 94% less than the brandGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand