Clomethiazole vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 352.1× as often as Clomethiazole in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 240 in England.
240items
Clomethiazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clomethiazole versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clomethiazole · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clomethiazole | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 240 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,890 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,656 | £383,206 |
See the full profile for Clomethiazole or Lorazepam.