Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 2.0× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,370 items versus 1,201 in England.
2,370items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,201items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,370 | 1,201 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28,138 | 14,764 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £27,679 | £6,949 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Lidocaine hydrochloride.