Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 1.5× as often as Nifedipine in March 2026 — 161,991 items versus 110,017 in England.
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,017items
Nifedipine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 161,991 | 110,017 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,961,244 | 1,278,051 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,329,603 | £1,525,728 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Nifedipine.