Zolpidem tartrate vs Butobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 21,395.0× as often as Butobarbital in May 2026 — 42,790 items versus 2 in England.
42,790items
Zolpidem tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Butobarbital · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Zolpidem tartrate | Butobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 42,790 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 542,535 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,012 | £1,816 |
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