Nitrazepam vs Zolpidem tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 2.4× as often as Nitrazepam in May 2026 — 42,790 items versus 17,809 in England.
17,809items
Nitrazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,790items
Zolpidem tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nitrazepam versus Zolpidem tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nitrazepam · ╌ Zolpidem tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nitrazepam | Zolpidem tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,809 | 42,790 |
| Items, last 12 months | 231,569 | 542,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £201,827 | £31,012 |
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