Ketamine vs Midazolam hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Midazolam hydrochloride was dispensed 1,845.1× as often as Ketamine in April 2026 — 23,986 items versus 13 in England.
13items
Ketamine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,986items
Midazolam hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketamine versus Midazolam hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketamine · ╌ Midazolam hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ketamine | Midazolam hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 13 | 23,986 |
| Items, last 12 months | 106 | 290,663 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,134 | £107,355 |
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