Melatonin vs Alprazolam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 94,891.7× as often as Alprazolam in June 2026 — 284,675 items versus 3 in England.
284,675items
Melatonin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Alprazolam · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Alprazolam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Alprazolam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Alprazolam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 284,675 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,125,244 | 33 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £4,065,614 | £35 |
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