Zolpidem tartrate vs Oxazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zolpidem tartrate was dispensed 14.4× as often as Oxazepam in March 2026 — 45,656 items versus 3,170 in England.
45,656items
Zolpidem tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,170items
Oxazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zolpidem tartrate versus Oxazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zolpidem tartrate · ╌ Oxazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zolpidem tartrate | Oxazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 45,656 | 3,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 548,398 | 39,045 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £28,962 | £33,649 |
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