Lercanidipine hydrochloride vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lercanidipine hydrochloride was dispensed 3.9× as often as Nifedipine in March 2026 — 424,972 items versus 110,017 in England.
424,972items
Lercanidipine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,017items
Nifedipine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lercanidipine hydrochloride | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 424,972 | 110,017 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,711,364 | 1,278,051 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,142,076 | £1,525,728 |
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