Felodipine vs Nicorandil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Felodipine was dispensed 5.0× as often as Nicorandil in March 2026 — 349,232 items versus 69,366 in England.
349,232items
Felodipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,366items
Nicorandil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Felodipine versus Nicorandil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Felodipine · ╌ Nicorandil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Felodipine | Nicorandil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,232 | 69,366 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,084,078 | 852,019 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,856,928 | £192,056 |
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