Chloral hydrate vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 106.4× as often as Chloral hydrate in March 2026 — 87,122 items versus 819 in England.
819items
Chloral hydrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloral hydrate versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloral hydrate · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chloral hydrate | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 819 | 87,122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,104 | 1,052,713 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £407,709 | £417,577 |
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