Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Lacidipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 2.9× as often as Lacidipine in May 2026 — 153,678 items versus 52,635 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52,635items
Lacidipine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Lacidipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 52,635 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,938,456 | 633,655 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £127,546 |
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