Buspirone hydrochloride vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 3.9× as often as Buspirone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 21,665 in England.
21,665items
Buspirone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Buspirone hydrochloride versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Buspirone hydrochloride · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Buspirone hydrochloride | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 21,665 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 257,071 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £96,701 | £383,206 |
See the full profile for Buspirone hydrochloride or Lorazepam.