Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Lercanidipine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lercanidipine hydrochloride was dispensed 2.7× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in May 2026 — 413,404 items versus 153,678 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
413,404items
Lercanidipine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Lercanidipine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Lercanidipine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Lercanidipine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 413,404 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,938,456 | 4,788,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £925,031 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Lercanidipine hydrochloride.