Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Lacidipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 3.0× as often as Lacidipine in March 2026 — 161,991 items versus 54,730 in England.
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
54,730items
Lacidipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Lacidipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Lacidipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Lacidipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 161,991 | 54,730 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,961,244 | 631,733 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,329,603 | £124,478 |
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