Diazepam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 3.5× as often as Lorazepam in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 84,493 in England.
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 298,319 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,766,697 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £547,346 | £383,206 |