Zolpidem tartrate
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
567.9K
NHS Cost
£509.0K
Practices
6,303
Avg per Practice
90
Overview
Zolpidem tartrate is prescribed by 6,303 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 567,894 items were prescribed at a total cost of £509,032 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Hypnotics and anxiolytics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44,860
Jun 2026
41,075
Jun 2026
44,791
Jun 2026
43,121
Jun 2026
41,633
Jun 2026
44,640
Jun 2026
41,999
Jun 2026
43,366
Jun 2026
44,060
Jun 2026
39,083
Jun 2026
40,622
Jun 2026
40,944
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 24.6K | 77 | 320 | +255.2% ▲ |
| B | 18.6K | 214 | 87 | -3.4% ▼ |
| LE | 15.2K | 114 | 134 | +48.3% ▲ |
| M | 13.5K | 141 | 96 | +6.3% ▲ |
| NR | 12.7K | 74 | 172 | +91.2% ▲ |
| CO | 12.6K | 42 | 300 | +232.7% ▲ |
| S | 12.3K | 132 | 93 | +3.3% ▲ |
| TN | 12.2K | 67 | 182 | +102.0% ▲ |
| L | 11.5K | 125 | 92 | +2.4% ▲ |
| PE | 11.0K | 84 | 131 | +45.5% ▲ |
| SW | 10.6K | 101 | 105 | +16.3% ▲ |
| WA | 10.5K | 79 | 133 | +47.7% ▲ |
| NG | 10.2K | 120 | 85 | -5.3% ▼ |
| CM | 10.2K | 67 | 152 | +68.3% ▲ |
| GU | 9,952 | 64 | 156 | +72.6% ▲ |
| PO | 9,018 | 62 | 146 | +61.5% ▲ |
| GL | 8,972 | 65 | 138 | +53.2% ▲ |
| CT | 8,814 | 48 | 184 | +103.8% ▲ |
| RG | 8,642 | 62 | 139 | +54.7% ▲ |
| RH | 8,515 | 49 | 174 | +92.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| OLD ROAD SURGERY | 1,520 |
| ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE | 1,327 |
| WELLBN HEALTHCARE | 1,224 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Hypnotics and anxiolytics
- Paragraph: Hypnotics
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.