Prednisolone vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 45,475.0× as often as Nifedipine in May 2026 — 45,475 items versus 1 in England.
45,475items
Prednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Nifedipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Prednisolone versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Prednisolone · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Prednisolone | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 45,475 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 564,483 | 2 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £127,554 | £299 |
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