Lorazepam vs Meprobamate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 87,271.0× as often as Meprobamate in June 2026 — 87,271 items versus 1 in England.
87,271items
Lorazepam · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Meprobamate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lorazepam versus Meprobamate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lorazepam · ╌ Meprobamate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Meprobamate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 87,271 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,049,621 | 8 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £430,608 | £185 |
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