Nicorandil
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
910.5K
NHS Cost
£7.4M
Practices
6,325
Avg per Practice
144
Overview
Nicorandil is prescribed by 6,325 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 910,511 items were prescribed at a total cost of £7,352,949 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77,100
Jun 2026
71,385
Jun 2026
77,869
Jun 2026
74,485
Jun 2026
72,314
Jun 2026
75,181
Jun 2026
72,359
Jun 2026
73,727
Jun 2026
73,713
Jun 2026
65,957
Jun 2026
68,679
Jun 2026
69,444
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 38.4K | 165 | 233 | +61.5% ▲ |
| NE | 31.6K | 137 | 231 | +60.3% ▲ |
| B | 29.5K | 252 | 117 | -18.8% ▼ |
| PE | 27.0K | 89 | 304 | +110.8% ▲ |
| L | 26.8K | 141 | 190 | +32.2% ▲ |
| NG | 21.1K | 134 | 158 | +9.4% ▲ |
| DN | 21.0K | 85 | 247 | +71.2% ▲ |
| HU | 20.4K | 43 | 474 | +229.1% ▲ |
| E | 19.8K | 127 | 156 | +8.5% ▲ |
| ST | 18.7K | 82 | 229 | +58.7% ▲ |
| M | 17.2K | 163 | 106 | -26.6% ▼ |
| IP | 16.1K | 59 | 273 | +89.5% ▲ |
| BS | 15.9K | 77 | 206 | +43.2% ▲ |
| BB | 15.5K | 67 | 231 | +60.2% ▲ |
| WA | 15.1K | 84 | 180 | +24.7% ▲ |
| TS | 15.0K | 71 | 211 | +46.7% ▲ |
| BN | 14.8K | 72 | 206 | +42.9% ▲ |
| BD | 14.7K | 55 | 266 | +85.0% ▲ |
| YO | 12.6K | 46 | 274 | +89.9% ▲ |
| SW | 11.9K | 101 | 118 | -18.3% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 2,420 |
| HULL FAMILY PRACTICE | 1,908 |
| HOLDERNESS HEALTH | 1,891 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs
- Paragraph: Other antianginal drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.