Chloral hydrate vs Zopiclone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 412.2× as often as Chloral hydrate in March 2026 — 337,580 items versus 819 in England.
819items
Chloral hydrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
337,580items
Zopiclone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloral hydrate versus Zopiclone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloral hydrate · ╌ Zopiclone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chloral hydrate | Zopiclone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 819 | 337,580 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,104 | 4,088,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £407,709 | £160,907 |
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