Melatonin vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 3.2× as often as Lorazepam in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 87,122 in England.
276,368items
Melatonin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
87,122items
Lorazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 276,368 | 87,122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,992,141 | 1,052,713 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,923,510 | £417,577 |