Diazepam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 3.5× as often as Lorazepam in April 2026 — 307,058 items versus 86,880 in England.
307,058items
Diazepam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
86,880items
Lorazepam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 307,058 | 86,880 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,796,839 | 1,053,110 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £673,365 | £390,477 |