Temazepam vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 3.6× as often as Temazepam in April 2026 — 86,880 items versus 24,077 in England.
24,077items
Temazepam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
86,880items
Lorazepam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Temazepam versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Temazepam · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Temazepam | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 24,077 | 86,880 |
| Items, last 12 months | 301,042 | 1,053,110 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £518,709 | £390,477 |