Sodium oxybate vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 2,111.0× as often as Sodium oxybate in March 2026 — 314,538 items versus 149 in England.
149items
Sodium oxybate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
314,538items
Diazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium oxybate versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium oxybate · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium oxybate | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 149 | 314,538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,753 | 3,809,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £146,880 | £561,620 |
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