Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 17.7× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in April 2026 — 41,574 items versus 2,345 in England.
2,345items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,574items
Hydrocortisone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,345 | 41,574 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,942 | 520,071 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £29,753 | £281,493 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Hydrocortisone.