Amlodipine vs Nicorandil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amlodipine was dispensed 52.4× as often as Nicorandil in May 2026 — 3,414,766 items versus 65,154 in England.
3,414,766items
Amlodipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
65,154items
Nicorandil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amlodipine versus Nicorandil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amlodipine · ╌ Nicorandil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amlodipine | Nicorandil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,414,766 | 65,154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,247,352 | 838,378 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,823,481 | £193,134 |
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