Diazepam vs Oxazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 99.2× as often as Oxazepam in March 2026 — 314,538 items versus 3,170 in England.
314,538items
Diazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,170items
Oxazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Oxazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Oxazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Oxazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 314,538 | 3,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,809,615 | 39,045 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £561,620 | £33,649 |