Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Nicorandil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 2.3× as often as Nicorandil in March 2026 — 161,991 items versus 69,366 in England.
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,366items
Nicorandil · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Nicorandil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 161,991 | 69,366 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,961,244 | 852,019 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,329,603 | £192,056 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Nicorandil.