Lorazepam vs Daridorexant
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 3.0× as often as Daridorexant in March 2026 — 87,122 items versus 28,580 in England.
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,580items
Daridorexant · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lorazepam versus Daridorexant: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lorazepam · ╌ Daridorexant
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Daridorexant |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 87,122 | 28,580 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,052,713 | 200,333 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £417,577 | £1,143,944 |
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