Zopiclone vs Buspirone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 15.2× as often as Buspirone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 337,580 items versus 22,171 in England.
337,580items
Zopiclone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,171items
Buspirone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Buspirone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Buspirone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Buspirone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 337,580 | 22,171 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,088,705 | 254,200 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,907 | £103,725 |
See the full profile for Zopiclone or Buspirone hydrochloride.