Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Glyceryl trinitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Glyceryl trinitrate was dispensed 3.2× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in May 2026 — 7,646 items versus 2,370 in England.
2,370items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,646items
Glyceryl trinitrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Glyceryl trinitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,370 | 7,646 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28,138 | 97,174 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £27,679 | £314,062 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Glyceryl trinitrate.