Diazepam vs Daridorexant
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 9.5× as often as Daridorexant in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 31,372 in England.
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
31,372items
Daridorexant · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Daridorexant: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Daridorexant
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Daridorexant |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 298,319 | 31,372 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,766,697 | 244,867 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £547,346 | £1,255,146 |
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