Melatonin vs Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 193.7× as often as Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 1,427 in England.
276,368items
Melatonin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,427items
Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 276,368 | 1,427 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,992,141 | 22,356 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,923,510 | £17,012 |
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