Lorazepam vs Oxazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 28.1× as often as Oxazepam in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 3,003 in England.
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,003items
Oxazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lorazepam versus Oxazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lorazepam · ╌ Oxazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Oxazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 84,493 | 3,003 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,052,683 | 38,546 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,206 | £31,309 |