Isosorbide mononitrate vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Isosorbide mononitrate was dispensed 3.6× as often as Nifedipine in May 2026 — 368,947 items versus 103,043 in England.
368,947items
Isosorbide mononitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
103,043items
Nifedipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isosorbide mononitrate versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isosorbide mononitrate · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Isosorbide mononitrate | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 368,947 | 103,043 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,548,064 | 1,274,258 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,855,045 | £1,803,885 |
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