Diltiazem hydrochloride Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,225
Total Quantity
65.0K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+298.9%

BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,225 items of Diltiazem hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,441 to the NHS. This is 298.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Diltiazem hydrochloride is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
110

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,225
Total Quantity64,953
Total NHS Cost£15,441
Presentations19 different forms
vs National Average+298.9%

Diltiazem hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,225 items
National average per practice307 items
Difference+298.9% vs national average
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.