Felodipine vs Nicorandil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Felodipine was dispensed 5.1× as often as Nicorandil in May 2026 — 331,487 items versus 65,154 in England.
331,487items
Felodipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
65,154items
Nicorandil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Felodipine versus Nicorandil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Felodipine · ╌ Nicorandil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Felodipine | Nicorandil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 331,487 | 65,154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,072,122 | 838,378 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,760,551 | £193,134 |
See the full profile for Felodipine or Nicorandil.