This invention relates to high drug load granulation of (E)-.alpha.-[2-n-butyl-1-[(4-carboxyphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazol-5-yl]methyl ene-2-thiophenepropionic acid in the anhydrous form, a process for its production, compositions containing the compound and methods of using the compound to block angiotensin II receptors and to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure and renal failure.