Zolpidem tartrate vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 7.0× as often as Zolpidem tartrate in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 42,790 in England.
42,790items
Zolpidem tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zolpidem tartrate versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zolpidem tartrate · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zolpidem tartrate | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 42,790 | 298,319 |
| Items, last 12 months | 542,535 | 3,766,697 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,012 | £547,346 |
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