Diltiazem hydrochloride Prescribing at FOREST SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
519
Total Quantity
20.3K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+69%

FOREST SURGERY prescribed 519 items of Diltiazem hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,641 to the NHS. This is 69% above the national average prescribing rate. Diltiazem hydrochloride is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37

Prescribing Details

Total Items519
Total Quantity20,270
Total NHS Cost£3,641
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+69%

Diltiazem hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice519 items
National average per practice307 items
Difference+69% 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.