Zolpidem tartrate vs Butobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 22,828.0× as often as Butobarbital in March 2026 — 45,656 items versus 2 in England.
45,656items
Zolpidem tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Butobarbital · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zolpidem tartrate versus Butobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zolpidem tartrate · ╌ Butobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zolpidem tartrate | Butobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 45,656 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 548,398 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £28,962 | £1,816 |
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