Buspirone hydrochloride vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 3.9× as often as Buspirone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 87,122 items versus 22,171 in England.
22,171items
Buspirone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Buspirone hydrochloride | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 22,171 | 87,122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 254,200 | 1,052,713 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £103,725 | £417,577 |
See the full profile for Buspirone hydrochloride or Lorazepam.