Isosorbide mononitrate vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Isosorbide mononitrate was dispensed 3.5× as often as Nifedipine in March 2026 — 386,510 items versus 110,017 in England.
386,510items
Isosorbide mononitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,017items
Nifedipine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Isosorbide mononitrate | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 386,510 | 110,017 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,566,095 | 1,278,051 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,904,656 | £1,525,728 |
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