Lorazepam vs Oxazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 27.5× as often as Oxazepam in March 2026 — 87,122 items versus 3,170 in England.
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,170items
Oxazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lorazepam versus Oxazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lorazepam · ╌ Oxazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Oxazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 87,122 | 3,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,052,713 | 39,045 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £417,577 | £33,649 |