Buspirone hydrochloride vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 14.2× as often as Buspirone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 314,538 items versus 22,171 in England.
22,171items
Buspirone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
314,538items
Diazepam · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Buspirone hydrochloride | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 22,171 | 314,538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 254,200 | 3,809,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £103,725 | £561,620 |
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