Lorazepam vs Secobarbital sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 7,681.2× as often as Secobarbital sodium in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 11 in England.
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Secobarbital sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lorazepam versus Secobarbital sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lorazepam · ╌ Secobarbital sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Secobarbital sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 84,493 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,048,788 | 105 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,206 | £961 |
See the full profile for Lorazepam or Secobarbital sodium.