Diltiazem hydrochloride
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
2.0M
NHS Cost
£16.3M
Practices
6,614
Avg per Practice
307
Overview
Diltiazem hydrochloride is prescribed by 6,614 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 2,031,151 items were prescribed at a total cost of £16,329,259 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
175,825
Jun 2026
163,723
Jun 2026
177,283
Jun 2026
171,330
Jun 2026
164,199
Jun 2026
173,964
Jun 2026
166,222
Jun 2026
172,277
Jun 2026
172,616
Jun 2026
154,700
Jun 2026
162,576
Jun 2026
163,034
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 79.4K | 138 | 576 | +87.4% ▲ |
| S | 66.6K | 168 | 396 | +29.0% ▲ |
| PE | 63.0K | 91 | 692 | +125.4% ▲ |
| B | 61.9K | 261 | 237 | -22.7% ▼ |
| NG | 44.0K | 137 | 322 | +4.7% ▲ |
| M | 40.2K | 170 | 237 | -23.0% ▼ |
| NR | 39.8K | 73 | 546 | +77.7% ▲ |
| BN | 39.3K | 76 | 517 | +68.4% ▲ |
| YO | 39.0K | 47 | 830 | +170.3% ▲ |
| L | 37.4K | 142 | 264 | -14.1% ▼ |
| TS | 36.8K | 72 | 512 | +66.6% ▲ |
| LS | 35.6K | 89 | 401 | +30.4% ▲ |
| IP | 34.5K | 60 | 575 | +87.2% ▲ |
| DN | 33.2K | 88 | 377 | +22.9% ▲ |
| BH | 32.2K | 50 | 644 | +109.6% ▲ |
| WA | 31.9K | 86 | 371 | +20.6% ▲ |
| ST | 30.6K | 83 | 369 | +20.1% ▲ |
| LE | 30.1K | 121 | 249 | -19.1% ▼ |
| CM | 28.7K | 65 | 441 | +43.6% ▲ |
| CV | 28.5K | 106 | 269 | -12.4% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 5,358 |
| SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE | 3,616 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 3,612 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs
- Paragraph: Calcium-channel blockers
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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.