Glyceryl trinitrate vs Diltiazem hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 1.1× as often as Glyceryl trinitrate in May 2026 — 153,678 items versus 133,751 in England.
133,751items
Glyceryl trinitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
153,678items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Glyceryl trinitrate | Diltiazem hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 133,751 | 153,678 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,646,131 | 1,938,456 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £541,028 | £1,267,558 |
See the full profile for Glyceryl trinitrate or Diltiazem hydrochloride.