Temazepam vs Zopiclone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 13.8× as often as Temazepam in March 2026 — 337,580 items versus 24,518 in England.
24,518items
Temazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
337,580items
Zopiclone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Temazepam versus Zopiclone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Temazepam · ╌ Zopiclone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Temazepam | Zopiclone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 24,518 | 337,580 |
| Items, last 12 months | 302,850 | 4,088,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £501,389 | £160,907 |