Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 19.2× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in May 2026 — 45,475 items versus 2,370 in England.
2,370items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,475items
Prednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,370 | 45,475 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28,138 | 564,483 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £27,679 | £127,554 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Prednisolone.