Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 87.1× as often as Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 970 in England.
970items
Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 970 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20,533 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £14,648 | £383,206 |
See the full profile for Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride or Lorazepam.