Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Nicorandil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 2.4× as often as Nicorandil in May 2026 — 153,678 items versus 65,154 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
65,154items
Nicorandil · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Nicorandil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 65,154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,938,456 | 838,378 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £193,134 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Nicorandil.