Amlodipine vs Lercanidipine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amlodipine was dispensed 8.3× as often as Lercanidipine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 3,414,766 items versus 413,404 in England.
3,414,766items
Amlodipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
413,404items
Lercanidipine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amlodipine versus Lercanidipine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amlodipine · ╌ Lercanidipine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amlodipine | Lercanidipine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,414,766 | 413,404 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,247,352 | 4,788,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,823,481 | £925,031 |
See the full profile for Amlodipine or Lercanidipine hydrochloride.