Amlodipine vs Diltiazem hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amlodipine was dispensed 22.0× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in March 2026 — 3,557,608 items versus 161,991 in England.
3,557,608items
Amlodipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amlodipine versus Diltiazem hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amlodipine · ╌ Diltiazem hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amlodipine | Diltiazem hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,557,608 | 161,991 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,208,448 | 1,961,244 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,050,719 | £1,329,603 |
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