Lercanidipine hydrochloride vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lercanidipine hydrochloride was dispensed 3.9× as often as Nifedipine in April 2026 — 418,386 items versus 107,153 in England.
418,386items
Lercanidipine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
107,153items
Nifedipine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lercanidipine hydrochloride versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lercanidipine hydrochloride · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Lercanidipine hydrochloride | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 418,386 | 107,153 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,761,081 | 1,279,286 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,039,977 | £1,846,307 |
See the full profile for Lercanidipine hydrochloride or Nifedipine.