LIBRIUM vs TEMAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LIBRIUM and TEMAZEPAM are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	LIBRIUM	TEMAZEPAM
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	~$2.73 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE	TEMAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Prinston Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders	Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

librium temazepam

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

~$2.73 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

TEMAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Prinston Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders

Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Librium or Temazepam?

By our independent rating, Temazepam scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Librium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Librium or Temazepam?

Temazepam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.73 vs $4.83 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Librium and Temazepam?

Librium contains Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride, while Temazepam contains Temazepam — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.