Amlodipine vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amlodipine was dispensed 32.3× as often as Nifedipine in March 2026 — 3,557,608 items versus 110,017 in England.
3,557,608items
Amlodipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,017items
Nifedipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amlodipine versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amlodipine · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amlodipine | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,557,608 | 110,017 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,208,448 | 1,278,051 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,050,719 | £1,525,728 |
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