Melatonin vs Diazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diazepam was dispensed 1.1× as often as Melatonin in May 2026 — 298,319 items versus 266,442 in England.
266,442items
Melatonin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
298,319items
Diazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Diazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Diazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 266,442 | 298,319 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,074,623 | 3,766,697 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,859,620 | £547,346 |