Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Lercanidipine hydrochloride
Lercanidipine hydrochloride was dispensed 2.6× as often as Diltiazem hydrochloride in March 2026 — 424,972 items versus 161,991 in England.
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
424,972items
Lercanidipine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Lercanidipine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 161,991 | 424,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,961,244 | 4,711,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,329,603 | £1,142,076 |
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