ATACAND HCT vs CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ATACAND HCT	CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Rating	70/100	56/100
Pharmacy pays	~$16.78 /30	~$16.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE	CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Manufacturer	Ani Pharms	Teva
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; hydrochlorothiazide

Rating

70/100

56/100

Pharmacy pays

~$16.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Manufacturer

Ani Pharms

Teva

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; Hydrochlorothiazide?

By our independent rating, Atacand Hct scores higher — 3.5 vs 2.8 out of 5 for Candesartan Cilexetil; Hydrochlorothiazide. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

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

Both Atacand Hct and Candesartan Cilexetil; 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.