Diltiazem hydrochloride
Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
22.0K
NHS Cost
£313.0K
Practices
4,752
Avg per Practice
5
Overview
Diltiazem hydrochloride is prescribed by 4,752 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 22,010 items were prescribed at a total cost of £313,020 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 465 | 27 | 17 | +273.9% ▲ |
| B | 359 | 25 | 14 | +213.0% ▲ |
| RG | 344 | 25 | 14 | +200.0% ▲ |
| N | 321 | 22 | 15 | +217.4% ▲ |
| SW | 300 | 17 | 18 | +282.6% ▲ |
| PE | 250 | 12 | 21 | +352.2% ▲ |
| S | 213 | 16 | 13 | +189.1% ▲ |
| NW | 198 | 12 | 17 | +258.7% ▲ |
| NE | 189 | 14 | 14 | +193.5% ▲ |
| L | 185 | 12 | 15 | +234.8% ▲ |
| M | 184 | 12 | 15 | +232.6% ▲ |
| PO | 180 | 11 | 16 | +256.5% ▲ |
| SS | 168 | 11 | 15 | +232.6% ▲ |
| BS | 166 | 11 | 15 | +228.3% ▲ |
| BH | 158 | 8 | 20 | +330.4% ▲ |
| W | 153 | 12 | 13 | +178.3% ▲ |
| CM | 134 | 11 | 12 | +165.2% ▲ |
| PR | 134 | 7 | 19 | +315.2% ▲ |
| BB | 124 | 9 | 14 | +200.0% ▲ |
| CO | 122 | 6 | 20 | +341.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PFSE COMMUNITY COLORECTAL SERVICE-WF | 84 |
| COLORECTAL SURGERY-MERTON CCG | 65 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders
- Paragraph: Soothing haemorrhoidal preparations
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.