Nicardipine hydrochloride
Nicardipine hydrochloride was ranked 1440th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 17 items, down 94.8% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Nicardipine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs
- Presentations 4 shown
- Average cost / item £10.13
- Year on year Down 94.8% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Nicardipine hydrochloride this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicardipine 20mg capsules | 0206020Q0AAAAAA | 8 | £47 |
| Nicardipine 30mg capsules | 0206020Q0AAABAB | 7 | £99 |
| Cardene 20mg capsules | 0206020Q0BBAAAA | 1 | £17 |
| Cardene 30mg capsules | 0206020Q0BBABAB | 1 | £10 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Nicardipine hydrochloride is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Nicardipine hydrochloride volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Nicardipine hydrochloride with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.