Melatonin vs Lorazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 3.2× as often as Lorazepam in May 2026 — 266,442 items versus 84,493 in England.
266,442items
Melatonin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,493items
Lorazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Lorazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Lorazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Lorazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 266,442 | 84,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,074,623 | 1,048,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,859,620 | £383,206 |