Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Glyceryl trinitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Glyceryl trinitrate was dispensed 3.5× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in March 2026 — 8,397 items versus 2,433 in England.
2,433items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,397items
Glyceryl trinitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Glyceryl trinitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Glyceryl trinitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Glyceryl trinitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,433 | 8,397 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,622 | 96,665 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,040 | £344,590 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Glyceryl trinitrate.