Zopiclone vs Alprazolam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 78,237.3× as often as Alprazolam in May 2026 — 312,949 items versus 4 in England.
312,949items
Zopiclone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Alprazolam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Alprazolam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Alprazolam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Alprazolam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 312,949 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,042,460 | 32 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £147,665 | £11 |
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