Zopiclone vs Butobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 168,790.0× as often as Butobarbital in March 2026 — 337,580 items versus 2 in England.
337,580items
Zopiclone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Butobarbital · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Butobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Butobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Butobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 337,580 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,088,705 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,907 | £1,816 |
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