Lorazepam vs Butobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 43,561.0× as often as Butobarbital in March 2026 — 87,122 items versus 2 in England.
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Butobarbital · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lorazepam versus Butobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lorazepam · ╌ Butobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Butobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 87,122 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,052,713 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £417,577 | £1,816 |
See the full profile for Lorazepam or Butobarbital.