Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Nicardipine hydrochloride
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 10,799.4× as often as Nicardipine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 161,991 items versus 15 in England.
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15items
Nicardipine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Nicardipine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Nicardipine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Nicardipine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 161,991 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,961,244 | 1,512 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,329,603 | £114 |
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