Nitrazepam vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 16.8× as often as Nitrazepam in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 17,809 in England.
17,809items
Nitrazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nitrazepam versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nitrazepam · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nitrazepam | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,809 | 298,319 |
| Items, last 12 months | 231,569 | 3,766,697 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £201,827 | £547,346 |
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