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Nifedipine - Hypertension

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
NICE
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Nifedipine once-daily tablets : there are limited options available on the market following the discontinuation of Adalat LA, Adipine XL and Fortipine LA. Prescribers should consider a twice-daily nifedipine tablet or a once-daily capsule. Additional information is available here: Discontinuation of Nifedipine (Adipine XL) 30mg and 60mg modified-release tablets – NHS SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice

 

Status 2

Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
NICE
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Coracten SR (Twice daily) and Coracten XL (once daily) are the preferred capsule brands.
 

Status 3

Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
NICE
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

Webpage
Brand-name Prescribing in Primary Care
Webpage
NICE NG136 - Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Nifedipine
Indication :
Hypertension
Group Name :
Keywords :
Branded prescribing, prescribing by brand, branded generics
Brand Names Include :
Coracten SR, Coracten XL, Nifedipress MR, Tensipine MR, Adanif XL, Neozipine XL
Important Information :

Prescribe by BRAND

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Hypertension
Supporting Documents :
2
Traffic Light Entries :
3

Committee Recommendations (1)

02 Oct 24 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

It is recommended that slow-release and longer-acting nifedipine products are prescribed by brand.

The preferred brands for use in primary care have been updated following the discontinuation of Adipine MR in August 2024. 

The recommendations are now:

TWICE DAILY

  • Coracten SR capsules OR
  • Tensipine MR for patients preferring a tablet

ONCE DAILY

  • Coracten XL capsules OR
  • for patients preferring a tablet - Feb 2026 updated advice following discontinuation of Adipine XL and other once daily tablet brands. Alternative once-daily tablets are in limited supply (Adenif XL / Neozipine XL). Seek an available product at the point of prescribing or consider a once daily capsule / twice daily tablet (as above)

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Nifedipine is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Hypertension.