Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 4.4× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in May 2026 — 10,479 items versus 2,370 in England.
2,370items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,479items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,370 | 10,479 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28,138 | 134,498 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £27,679 | £41,116 |
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