Glyceryl trinitrate vs Amlodipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amlodipine was dispensed 25.5× as often as Glyceryl trinitrate in May 2026 — 3,414,766 items versus 133,751 in England.
133,751items
Glyceryl trinitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,414,766items
Amlodipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glyceryl trinitrate versus Amlodipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glyceryl trinitrate · ╌ Amlodipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glyceryl trinitrate | Amlodipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 133,751 | 3,414,766 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,646,131 | 41,247,352 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £541,028 | £2,823,481 |
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