Eszopiclone vs Zolpidem tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 1,342.8× as often as Eszopiclone in March 2026 — 45,656 items versus 34 in England.
34items
Eszopiclone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,656items
Zolpidem tartrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Eszopiclone | Zolpidem tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 34 | 45,656 |
| Items, last 12 months | 232 | 548,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £107 | £28,962 |
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