Clomethiazole vs Zolpidem tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 178.3× as often as Clomethiazole in May 2026 — 42,790 items versus 240 in England.
240items
Clomethiazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,790items
Zolpidem tartrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Clomethiazole | Zolpidem tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 240 | 42,790 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,890 | 542,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,656 | £31,012 |
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