Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Cilostazol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 160.6× as often as Cilostazol in May 2026 — 153,678 items versus 957 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
957items
Cilostazol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Cilostazol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Cilostazol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Cilostazol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,938,456 | 12,499 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £43,695 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Cilostazol.