Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 4.7× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in March 2026 — 11,417 items versus 2,433 in England.
2,433items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,417items
Zinc oxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,433 | 11,417 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,622 | 135,707 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,040 | £41,517 |
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