Diltiazem hydrochloride Prescribing at DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
871
Total Quantity
35.9K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+183.6%

DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 871 items of Diltiazem hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,852 to the NHS. This is 183.6% 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
82
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
67

Prescribing Details

Total Items871
Total Quantity35,928
Total NHS Cost£7,852
Presentations18 different forms
vs National Average+183.6%

Diltiazem hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice871 items
National average per practice307 items
Difference+183.6% 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.