Nitrous oxide vs Midazolam hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Midazolam hydrochloride was dispensed 3,951.2× as often as Nitrous oxide in May 2026 — 23,707 items versus 6 in England.
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Nitrous oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,707items
Midazolam hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nitrous oxide versus Midazolam hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nitrous oxide · ╌ Midazolam hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nitrous oxide | Midazolam hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6 | 23,707 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41 | 291,154 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,166 | £105,842 |
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