Alprazolam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 29,090.3× as often as Alprazolam in June 2026 — 87,271 items versus 3 in England.
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Alprazolam · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
87,271items
Lorazepam · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alprazolam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alprazolam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Alprazolam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 3 | 87,271 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33 | 1,049,621 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £35 | £430,608 |
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