Eszopiclone vs Zolpidem tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 1,426.3× as often as Eszopiclone in May 2026 — 42,790 items versus 30 in England.
30items
Eszopiclone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,790items
Zolpidem tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Eszopiclone versus Zolpidem tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Eszopiclone · ╌ Zolpidem tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Eszopiclone | Zolpidem tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30 | 42,790 |
| Items, last 12 months | 300 | 544,410 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £104 | £31,012 |
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