Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Verapamil hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 3.5× as often as Verapamil hydrochloride in March 2026 — 161,991 items versus 46,946 in England.
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
46,946items
Verapamil hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Verapamil hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 161,991 | 46,946 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,961,244 | 562,614 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,329,603 | £357,908 |
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