Amlodipine vs Lercanidipine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amlodipine was dispensed 8.4× as often as Lercanidipine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 3,557,608 items versus 424,972 in England.
3,557,608items
Amlodipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
424,972items
Lercanidipine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Amlodipine | Lercanidipine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,557,608 | 424,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,208,448 | 4,711,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,050,719 | £1,142,076 |
See the full profile for Amlodipine or Lercanidipine hydrochloride.