Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 1.9× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 2,433 items versus 1,270 in England.
2,433items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,270items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,433 | 1,270 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,622 | 14,671 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,040 | £7,380 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Lidocaine hydrochloride.