Alprazolam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 21,720.0× as often as Alprazolam in April 2026 — 86,880 items versus 4 in England.
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Alprazolam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
86,880items
Lorazepam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alprazolam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alprazolam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Alprazolam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 4 | 86,880 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30 | 1,053,110 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £9 | £390,477 |
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