Diazepam vs Oxazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 99.3× as often as Oxazepam in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 3,003 in England.
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,003items
Oxazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Oxazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Oxazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Oxazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 298,319 | 3,003 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,766,697 | 38,285 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £547,346 | £31,309 |