Temazepam vs Zopiclone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 13.7× as often as Temazepam in May 2026 — 312,949 items versus 22,898 in England.
22,898items
Temazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
312,949items
Zopiclone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Temazepam versus Zopiclone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Temazepam · ╌ Zopiclone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Temazepam | Zopiclone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,898 | 312,949 |
| Items, last 12 months | 297,536 | 4,042,460 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £496,445 | £147,665 |