Zopiclone vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 3.7× as often as Lorazepam in May 2026 — 312,949 items versus 84,493 in England.
312,949items
Zopiclone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 312,949 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,042,460 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £147,665 | £383,206 |