Midazolam hydrochloride vs Fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Midazolam hydrochloride was dispensed 170.6× as often as Fentanyl citrate in May 2026 — 23,707 items versus 139 in England.
23,707items
Midazolam hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
139items
Fentanyl citrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Midazolam hydrochloride | Fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 23,707 | 139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 291,154 | 1,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £105,842 | £2,667 |
See the full profile for Midazolam hydrochloride or Fentanyl citrate.