Amlodipine vs Verapamil hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amlodipine was dispensed 75.9× as often as Verapamil hydrochloride in May 2026 — 3,414,766 items versus 44,982 in England.
3,414,766items
Amlodipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44,982items
Verapamil hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amlodipine versus Verapamil hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amlodipine · ╌ Verapamil hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amlodipine | Verapamil hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,414,766 | 44,982 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,395,876 | 560,917 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,823,481 | £353,363 |
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