Diazepam vs Meprobamate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 308,924.0× as often as Meprobamate in June 2026 — 308,924 items versus 1 in England.
308,924items
Diazepam · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Meprobamate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Meprobamate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Meprobamate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Meprobamate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 308,924 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,759,290 | 8 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £590,266 | £185 |
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