Lorazepam vs Daridorexant
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 2.7× as often as Daridorexant in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 31,372 in England.
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
31,372items
Daridorexant · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lorazepam versus Daridorexant: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lorazepam · ╌ Daridorexant
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Daridorexant |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 84,493 | 31,372 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,048,788 | 244,867 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,206 | £1,255,146 |
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