ADALAT vs PROCARDIA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ADALAT	PROCARDIA
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$5.18 /30	~$5.18 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NIFEDIPINE	NIFEDIPINE
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker	Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2 hours from an immediate-release capsule; about 7 hours as measured from the once-daily extended-release tablet	about 2 hours from an immediate-release capsule; about 7 hours as measured from the once-daily extended-release tablet
Treats	Variant Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, Stable Angina	Variant Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, Stable Angina

adalat procardia

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$5.18 /30

Type

Active ingredient

NIFEDIPINE

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours from an immediate-release capsule; about 7 hours as measured from the once-daily extended-release tablet

Treats

Variant Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, Stable Angina

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Adalat or Procardia?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $5.18 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Adalat and Procardia?

Both Adalat and Procardia share the active ingredient Nifedipine.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.