Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Felodipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Felodipine was dispensed 2.2× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in March 2026 — 349,232 items versus 161,991 in England.
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
349,232items
Felodipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Felodipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Felodipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Felodipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 161,991 | 349,232 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,961,244 | 4,084,078 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,329,603 | £1,856,928 |
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