Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 20.4× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in April 2026 — 47,735 items versus 2,345 in England.
2,345items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47,735items
Prednisolone · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,345 | 47,735 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,942 | 564,626 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £29,753 | £133,578 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Prednisolone.