Lormetazepam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 140.4× as often as Lormetazepam in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 602 in England.
602items
Lormetazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lormetazepam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lormetazepam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lormetazepam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 602 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,196 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,524 | £383,206 |
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