Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Verapamil hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 3.4× as often as Verapamil hydrochloride in May 2026 — 153,678 items versus 44,982 in England.
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44,982items
Verapamil hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Verapamil hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Verapamil hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Verapamil hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 153,678 | 44,982 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,938,456 | 558,988 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,267,558 | £353,363 |
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