Zolpidem tartrate vs Alprazolam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 10,697.5× as often as Alprazolam in May 2026 — 42,790 items versus 4 in England.
42,790items
Zolpidem tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Alprazolam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zolpidem tartrate versus Alprazolam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zolpidem tartrate · ╌ Alprazolam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zolpidem tartrate | Alprazolam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 42,790 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 542,535 | 32 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,012 | £11 |
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