ATACAND HCT vs CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ATACAND HCT	CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Rating	70/100	66/100
Pharmacy pays	~$16.78 /30	~$16.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE	CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Manufacturer	Ani Pharms	Apotex
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

atacand hct candesartan cilexetil and hydrochlorothiazide

Rating

70/100

66/100

Pharmacy pays

~$16.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Manufacturer

Ani Pharms

Apotex

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Atacand Hct or Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide?

By our independent rating, Atacand Hct scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Atacand Hct or Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $16.78 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Atacand Hct and Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide?

Both Atacand Hct and Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide share the active ingredient Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.