Midazolam hydrochloride vs Fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Midazolam hydrochloride was dispensed 166.9× as often as Fentanyl citrate in March 2026 — 24,540 items versus 147 in England.
24,540items
Midazolam hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
147items
Fentanyl citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Midazolam hydrochloride versus Fentanyl citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Midazolam hydrochloride · ╌ Fentanyl citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Midazolam hydrochloride | Fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 24,540 | 147 |
| Items, last 12 months | 289,602 | 1,553 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £107,889 | £2,844 |
See the full profile for Midazolam hydrochloride or Fentanyl citrate.