Sodium oxybate vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 2,868.5× as often as Sodium oxybate in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 104 in England.
104items
Sodium oxybate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
298,319items
Diazepam · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sodium oxybate | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 104 | 298,319 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,706 | 3,764,892 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £96,420 | £547,346 |
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