Temazepam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 3.7× as often as Temazepam in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 22,898 in England.
22,898items
Temazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Temazepam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Temazepam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Temazepam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,898 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 297,536 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £496,445 | £383,206 |