Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 1.5× as often as Nifedipine in May 2026 — 153,678 items versus 103,043 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
103,043items
Nifedipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 103,043 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,938,456 | 1,274,258 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £1,803,885 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Nifedipine.