Chloral hydrate vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 384.1× as often as Chloral hydrate in March 2026 — 314,538 items versus 819 in England.
819items
Chloral hydrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
314,538items
Diazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloral hydrate versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloral hydrate · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chloral hydrate | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 819 | 314,538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,104 | 3,809,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £407,709 | £561,620 |
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