Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Nicorandil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 2.3× as often as Nicorandil in June 2026 — 160,149 items versus 68,610 in England.
160,149items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68,610items
Nicorandil · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Nicorandil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Nicorandil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Nicorandil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 160,149 | 68,610 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,935,913 | 835,850 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,316,069 | £204,401 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Nicorandil.