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PAD Profile : Diltiazem hydrochloride - Hypertension Important

Keywords :
Branded prescribing, prescribing by brand, branded generics
Brand Names Include :
Adizem SR, Adizem XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Dilcardia SR, Calcicard CR, Dilzem SR, Dilzem XL, Slozem, Tildiem LA, Tildiem retard, Tildiem SR, Viazem XL, Zemtard, Kenzem SR
Important Information :
Prescribe by BRAND

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 2.

Status :
Green
Important
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Important Information :
Tildiem Retard (TWICE daily) are the lowest cost brand in Primary Care for patients requiring a tablet formulation.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Status 2 of 2.

Status :
Green
Important
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
Important Information :
Angitil SR capsules (TWICE daily) or Zemtard XL or Slozem (ONCE daily) are the lowest cost brands for Primary Care.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

The following guidelines are available for this indication.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
02 September 2015
Surrey Medicines Commissioners Group

It is recommended that slow-release and longer-acting diltiazem products are prescribed by brand.

Following consideration of product price and current prescribing levels, the following were agreed as cost-effective preferred diltiazem brands for primary care:

  • Twice daily – Angitil SR capsules (available in all three strengths)
  • OR Tildiem Retard for patients preferring a tablet (although not available as 180mg strength)
  • Once daily – Zemtard XL 

Associated BNF Codes

02. Cardiovascular System
02.06.02. Calcium-channel blockers
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