Chloral hydrate vs Zopiclone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 411.2× as often as Chloral hydrate in May 2026 — 312,949 items versus 761 in England.
761items
Chloral hydrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
312,949items
Zopiclone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chloral hydrate | Zopiclone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 761 | 312,949 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,895 | 4,042,460 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £367,620 | £147,665 |
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