Zopiclone vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 3.9× as often as Lorazepam in March 2026 — 337,580 items versus 87,122 in England.
337,580items
Zopiclone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 337,580 | 87,122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,088,705 | 1,052,713 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,907 | £417,577 |