Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Nicardipine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 10,977.0× as often as Nicardipine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 153,678 items versus 14 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14items
Nicardipine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Nicardipine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 14 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,938,456 | 882 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £83 |
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