Zopiclone vs Butobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 156,474.5× as often as Butobarbital in May 2026 — 312,949 items versus 2 in England.
312,949items
Zopiclone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Butobarbital · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Butobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Butobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Butobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 312,949 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,042,460 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £147,665 | £1,816 |
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