Melatonin vs Clomethiazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 1,092.4× as often as Clomethiazole in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 253 in England.
276,368items
Melatonin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
253items
Clomethiazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Clomethiazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Clomethiazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Clomethiazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 276,368 | 253 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,992,141 | 2,909 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,923,510 | £5,653 |
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