Melatonin vs Buspirone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 12.5× as often as Buspirone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 22,171 in England.
276,368items
Melatonin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,171items
Buspirone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Buspirone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Buspirone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Buspirone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 276,368 | 22,171 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,992,141 | 254,200 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,923,510 | £103,725 |
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