The invention relates to a bilayer pharmaceutical tablet comprising a first layer containing 3 to 50 wt. % of telmisartan dispersed in a dissolving tablet matrix and a second layer containing a diuretic in a disintegrating tablet matrix as well as a processes for producing same.

The invention relates to new solid pharmaceutical compositions comprising the angiotensin II receptor antagonist telmisartan a basic agent a surfactant or emulsifier and a water-soluble diluent e.g. in form of granules or in form of a powder as well as solid oral formulations ready for use/ingestion e.g. capsule and tablet formulations made from said pharmaceutical compositions and methods for producing said compositions and formulations making use of a fluid-bed granulation process or of a spra...