Melatonin vs Lormetazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 442.6× as often as Lormetazepam in May 2026 — 266,442 items versus 602 in England.
266,442items
Melatonin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
602items
Lormetazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Lormetazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Lormetazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Lormetazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 266,442 | 602 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,074,623 | 8,196 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,859,620 | £4,524 |
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