Lorazepam vs Daridorexant
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 2.9× as often as Daridorexant in April 2026 — 86,880 items versus 30,015 in England.
86,880items
Lorazepam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,015items
Daridorexant · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lorazepam versus Daridorexant: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lorazepam · ╌ Daridorexant
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Daridorexant |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 86,880 | 30,015 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,053,110 | 222,608 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £390,477 | £1,197,627 |
See the full profile for Lorazepam or Daridorexant.