Diazepam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 3.6× as often as Lorazepam in March 2026 — 314,538 items versus 87,122 in England.
314,538items
Diazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 314,538 | 87,122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,809,615 | 1,052,713 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £561,620 | £417,577 |