Felodipine vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Felodipine was dispensed 3.2× as often as Nifedipine in March 2026 — 349,232 items versus 110,017 in England.
349,232items
Felodipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,017items
Nifedipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Felodipine versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Felodipine · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Felodipine | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,232 | 110,017 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,084,078 | 1,278,051 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,856,928 | £1,525,728 |
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