Clomethiazole vs Zolpidem tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 180.5× as often as Clomethiazole in March 2026 — 45,656 items versus 253 in England.
253items
Clomethiazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,656items
Zolpidem tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clomethiazole versus Zolpidem tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clomethiazole · ╌ Zolpidem tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clomethiazole | Zolpidem tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 253 | 45,656 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,909 | 548,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,653 | £28,962 |
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