Temazepam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 3.6× as often as Temazepam in March 2026 — 87,122 items versus 24,518 in England.
24,518items
Temazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Temazepam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Temazepam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Temazepam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 24,518 | 87,122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 302,850 | 1,052,713 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £501,389 | £417,577 |