Lorazepam vs Meprobamate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 87,122.0× as often as Meprobamate in March 2026 — 87,122 items versus 1 in England.
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Meprobamate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lorazepam versus Meprobamate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lorazepam · ╌ Meprobamate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Meprobamate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 87,122 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,052,713 | 8 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £417,577 | £185 |
See the full profile for Lorazepam or Meprobamate.