Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 2,433.0× as often as Nifedipine in March 2026 — 2,433 items versus 1 in England.
2,433items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Nifedipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,433 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,622 | 2 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,040 | £299 |
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