Zopiclone vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 1.1× as often as Diazepam in March 2026 — 337,580 items versus 314,538 in England.
337,580items
Zopiclone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
314,538items
Diazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 337,580 | 314,538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,088,705 | 3,809,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,907 | £561,620 |