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ZALEPLON vs ZOLPIDEM: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ZALEPLON vs ZOLPIDEM: Safety Overview

Metric ZALEPLON ZOLPIDEM
Total FAERS Reports 381 21,430
Deaths Reported 100 3,908
Death Rate 26.2% 18.2%
Hospitalizations 52 7,033
Average Patient Age 60.4 yrs 53.4 yrs
% Female Patients 66.5% 62.6%
FDA Approval Date Aug 13, 1999 Apr 12, 2011
Manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription