Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Felodipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Felodipine was dispensed 2.2× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in May 2026 — 331,487 items versus 153,678 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
331,487items
Felodipine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Felodipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 331,487 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,938,456 | 4,072,122 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £1,760,551 |
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