Zopiclone vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone and Diazepam were dispensed at a similar rate in May 2026 (312,949 versus 298,319 items in England).
312,949items
Zopiclone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 312,949 | 298,319 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,042,460 | 3,766,697 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £147,665 | £547,346 |