Glyceryl trinitrate vs Diltiazem hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 1.2× as often as Glyceryl trinitrate in March 2026 — 161,991 items versus 140,381 in England.
140,381items
Glyceryl trinitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glyceryl trinitrate versus Diltiazem hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glyceryl trinitrate · ╌ Diltiazem hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Glyceryl trinitrate | Diltiazem hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 140,381 | 161,991 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,654,245 | 1,961,244 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £553,020 | £1,329,603 |
See the full profile for Glyceryl trinitrate or Diltiazem hydrochloride.