Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 20.5× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in March 2026 — 49,886 items versus 2,433 in England.
2,433items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49,886items
Prednisolone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,433 | 49,886 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,622 | 560,740 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,040 | £139,515 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Prednisolone.