Zopiclone vs Buspirone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 14.4× as often as Buspirone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 312,949 items versus 21,665 in England.
312,949items
Zopiclone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,665items
Buspirone hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Buspirone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 312,949 | 21,665 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,042,460 | 257,071 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £147,665 | £96,701 |
See the full profile for Zopiclone or Buspirone hydrochloride.