Isosorbide mononitrate vs Nicorandil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Isosorbide mononitrate was dispensed 5.7× as often as Nicorandil in May 2026 — 368,947 items versus 65,154 in England.
368,947items
Isosorbide mononitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
65,154items
Nicorandil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isosorbide mononitrate versus Nicorandil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isosorbide mononitrate · ╌ Nicorandil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Isosorbide mononitrate | Nicorandil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 368,947 | 65,154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,548,064 | 838,378 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,855,045 | £193,134 |
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