Consumption rate of benzodiazepines in Italy 2022, by active ingredient
In 2022, the level of consumption of benzodiazepines in Italy was equal to 53.7 DDD (daily defined dose) per 1,000 inhabitants per day. This statistic breaks down this figure by active ingredient present in the medicines. According to the data, Lormetazepam was the drug most consumed in the class of benzodiazepines, with a consumption rate of 15.6 DDD per 1,000 inhabitants per day. Alprazolam and Lorazepam followed with 10.3 and 9.7 DDD consumed per 1,000 inhabitants, respectively.