Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 220.4× as often as Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride in March 2026 — 314,538 items versus 1,427 in England.
1,427items
Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
314,538items
Diazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,427 | 314,538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,356 | 3,809,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £17,012 | £561,620 |
See the full profile for Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride or Diazepam.