Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 17.4× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in March 2026 — 42,454 items versus 2,433 in England.
2,433items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,454items
Hydrocortisone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,433 | 42,454 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,622 | 523,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,040 | £276,248 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Hydrocortisone.