Diazepam vs Butobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 149,159.5× as often as Butobarbital in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 2 in England.
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Butobarbital · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Butobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Butobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Butobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 298,319 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,766,697 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £547,346 | £1,816 |
See the full profile for Diazepam or Butobarbital.