Diazepam vs Butobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 157,269.0× as often as Butobarbital in March 2026 — 314,538 items versus 2 in England.
314,538items
Diazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Butobarbital · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Butobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Butobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Butobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 314,538 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,809,615 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £561,620 | £1,816 |
See the full profile for Diazepam or Butobarbital.