Buspirone hydrochloride vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 13.8× as often as Buspirone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 21,665 in England.
21,665items
Buspirone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Buspirone hydrochloride versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Buspirone hydrochloride · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Buspirone hydrochloride | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 21,665 | 298,319 |
| Items, last 12 months | 257,071 | 3,766,697 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £96,701 | £547,346 |
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