Verapamil hydrochloride
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
566.9K
NHS Cost
£4.2M
Practices
6,248
Avg per Practice
91
Overview
Verapamil hydrochloride is prescribed by 6,248 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 566,896 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,177,140 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43,938
Jun 2026
40,964
Jun 2026
44,185
Jun 2026
42,914
Jun 2026
41,771
Jun 2026
44,269
Jun 2026
42,269
Jun 2026
43,473
Jun 2026
43,616
Jun 2026
39,118
Jun 2026
41,522
Jun 2026
41,504
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 22.0K | 238 | 92 | +1.8% vs avg |
| S | 21.2K | 154 | 138 | +52.0% ▲ |
| DN | 14.6K | 86 | 169 | +86.5% ▲ |
| PE | 13.2K | 90 | 147 | +62.1% ▲ |
| NG | 13.2K | 133 | 99 | +9.6% ▲ |
| M | 12.4K | 159 | 78 | -13.8% ▼ |
| SK | 12.0K | 70 | 171 | +88.4% ▲ |
| TS | 11.5K | 70 | 165 | +81.6% ▲ |
| CM | 11.1K | 64 | 173 | +91.0% ▲ |
| NE | 11.0K | 127 | 87 | -4.6% ▼ |
| E | 9,885 | 119 | 83 | -8.4% ▼ |
| GL | 9,224 | 64 | 144 | +58.9% ▲ |
| NR | 8,986 | 72 | 125 | +37.6% ▲ |
| LE | 8,646 | 105 | 82 | -9.3% ▼ |
| CT | 8,508 | 46 | 185 | +104.0% ▲ |
| NN | 8,493 | 65 | 131 | +44.1% ▲ |
| L | 8,425 | 129 | 65 | -28.0% ▼ |
| ST | 7,596 | 80 | 95 | +4.7% ▲ |
| LS | 7,521 | 76 | 99 | +9.2% ▲ |
| CO | 7,466 | 43 | 174 | +91.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE ROXTON PRACTICE | 1,054 |
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 913 |
| NORMANBY MEDICAL CENTRE | 896 |
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.