Lercanidipine hydrochloride vs Nicorandil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lercanidipine hydrochloride was dispensed 6.3× as often as Nicorandil in May 2026 — 413,404 items versus 65,154 in England.
413,404items
Lercanidipine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
65,154items
Nicorandil · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Lercanidipine hydrochloride | Nicorandil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 413,404 | 65,154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,788,809 | 838,378 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £925,031 | £193,134 |
See the full profile for Lercanidipine hydrochloride or Nicorandil.