Alprazolam vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 74,579.8× as often as Alprazolam in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Alprazolam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alprazolam versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alprazolam · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alprazolam | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 298,319 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32 | 3,766,697 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £11 | £547,346 |
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