Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Cilostazol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 159.9× as often as Cilostazol in March 2026 — 161,991 items versus 1,013 in England.
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,013items
Cilostazol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Cilostazol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 161,991 | 1,013 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,962,741 | 12,686 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,329,603 | £45,269 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Cilostazol.