Glyceryl trinitrate vs Isosorbide mononitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Isosorbide mononitrate was dispensed 2.8× as often as Glyceryl trinitrate in May 2026 — 368,947 items versus 133,751 in England.
133,751items
Glyceryl trinitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
368,947items
Isosorbide mononitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glyceryl trinitrate versus Isosorbide mononitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glyceryl trinitrate · ╌ Isosorbide mononitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glyceryl trinitrate | Isosorbide mononitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 133,751 | 368,947 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,646,131 | 4,548,064 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £541,028 | £1,855,045 |
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