Chloral hydrate vs Zolpidem tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 56.2× as often as Chloral hydrate in May 2026 — 42,790 items versus 761 in England.
761items
Chloral hydrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,790items
Zolpidem tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloral hydrate versus Zolpidem tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloral hydrate · ╌ Zolpidem tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chloral hydrate | Zolpidem tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 761 | 42,790 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,895 | 542,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £367,620 | £31,012 |
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