Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 16.8× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in May 2026 — 39,779 items versus 2,370 in England.
2,370items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,779items
Hydrocortisone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,370 | 39,779 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28,138 | 514,496 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £27,679 | £274,470 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Hydrocortisone.