Amlodipine vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amlodipine was dispensed 33.1× as often as Nifedipine in May 2026 — 3,414,766 items versus 103,043 in England.
3,414,766items
Amlodipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
103,043items
Nifedipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amlodipine versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amlodipine · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amlodipine | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,414,766 | 103,043 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,247,352 | 1,274,258 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,823,481 | £1,803,885 |
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