Lercanidipine hydrochloride vs Nicorandil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lercanidipine hydrochloride was dispensed 6.1× as often as Nicorandil in March 2026 — 424,972 items versus 69,366 in England.
424,972items
Lercanidipine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,366items
Nicorandil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lercanidipine hydrochloride versus Nicorandil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lercanidipine hydrochloride · ╌ Nicorandil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lercanidipine hydrochloride | Nicorandil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 424,972 | 69,366 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,711,364 | 852,019 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,142,076 | £192,056 |
See the full profile for Lercanidipine hydrochloride or Nicorandil.