Temazepam vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 12.8× as often as Temazepam in March 2026 — 314,538 items versus 24,518 in England.
24,518items
Temazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
314,538items
Diazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Temazepam versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Temazepam · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Temazepam | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 24,518 | 314,538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 302,850 | 3,809,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £501,389 | £561,620 |