Diazepam vs Secobarbital sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 28,594.4× as often as Secobarbital sodium in March 2026 — 314,538 items versus 11 in England.
314,538items
Diazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Secobarbital sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diazepam versus Secobarbital sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diazepam · ╌ Secobarbital sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diazepam | Secobarbital sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 314,538 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,809,615 | 105 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £561,620 | £961 |
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