Melatonin vs Eszopiclone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 8,128.5× as often as Eszopiclone in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 34 in England.
276,368items
Melatonin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
34items
Eszopiclone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Eszopiclone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Eszopiclone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Eszopiclone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 276,368 | 34 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,992,141 | 232 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,923,510 | £107 |
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