Nitrazepam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 4.7× as often as Nitrazepam in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 17,809 in England.
17,809items
Nitrazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nitrazepam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nitrazepam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nitrazepam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,809 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 231,569 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £201,827 | £383,206 |
See the full profile for Nitrazepam or Lorazepam.