Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Nimodipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 4,268.8× as often as Nimodipine in May 2026 — 153,678 items versus 36 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36items
Nimodipine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Nimodipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Nimodipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Nimodipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 36 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,938,456 | 614 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £1,794 |
See the full profile for Diltiazem hydrochloride or Nimodipine.