Zolpidem tartrate vs Buspirone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 2.0× as often as Buspirone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 42,790 items versus 21,665 in England.
42,790items
Zolpidem tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,665items
Buspirone hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Zolpidem tartrate | Buspirone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 42,790 | 21,665 |
| Items, last 12 months | 542,535 | 257,071 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,012 | £96,701 |
See the full profile for Zolpidem tartrate or Buspirone hydrochloride.