Prednisolone vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 49,886.0× as often as Nifedipine in March 2026 — 49,886 items versus 1 in England.
49,886items
Prednisolone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Nifedipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Prednisolone versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Prednisolone · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Prednisolone | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 49,886 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 560,740 | 2 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £139,515 | £299 |
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