Felodipine vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Felodipine was dispensed 3.2× as often as Nifedipine in May 2026 — 331,487 items versus 103,043 in England.
331,487items
Felodipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
103,043items
Nifedipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Felodipine versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Felodipine · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Felodipine | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 331,487 | 103,043 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,072,122 | 1,274,258 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,760,551 | £1,803,885 |
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