Zolpidem tartrate vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lorazepam was dispensed 2.0× as often as Zolpidem tartrate in May 2026 — 84,493 items versus 42,790 in England.
42,790items
Zolpidem tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zolpidem tartrate versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zolpidem tartrate · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zolpidem tartrate | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 42,790 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 542,535 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,012 | £383,206 |
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