Diltiazem hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

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

Items (12m)
607
Total Quantity
19.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+97.7%

CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 607 items of Diltiazem hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,602 to the NHS. This is 97.7% 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
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49

Prescribing Details

Total Items607
Total Quantity19,277
Total NHS Cost£4,602
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+97.7%

Diltiazem hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice607 items
National average per practice307 items
Difference+97.7% 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.