Zolpidem tartrate vs Buspirone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 2.1× as often as Buspirone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 45,656 items versus 22,171 in England.
45,656items
Zolpidem tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,171items
Buspirone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zolpidem tartrate versus Buspirone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zolpidem tartrate · ╌ Buspirone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zolpidem tartrate | Buspirone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 45,656 | 22,171 |
| Items, last 12 months | 548,398 | 254,200 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £28,962 | £103,725 |
See the full profile for Zolpidem tartrate or Buspirone hydrochloride.