MICARDIS HCT vs TELMISARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	MICARDIS HCT	TELMISARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Rating	72/100	56/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.91 /30	~$0.91 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND TELMISARTAN	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND TELMISARTAN
Manufacturer	Boehringer Ingelheim	Glenmark Pharms Ltd
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
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)

micardis hct telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide

Rating

72/100

56/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.91 /30

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND TELMISARTAN

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Glenmark Pharms Ltd

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Micardis Hct or Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide?

By our independent rating, Micardis Hct scores higher — 3.6 vs 2.8 out of 5 for Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Micardis Hct or Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.91 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 Micardis Hct and Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide?

Both Micardis Hct and Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide share the active ingredient Hydrochlorothiazide and Telmisartan.

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.