Lorazepam vs Secobarbital sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 7,920.2× as often as Secobarbital sodium in March 2026 — 87,122 items versus 11 in England.
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Secobarbital sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lorazepam | Secobarbital sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 87,122 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,052,713 | 105 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £417,577 | £961 |
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