Melatonin vs Nitrazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 14.6× as often as Nitrazepam in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 18,943 in England.
276,368items
Melatonin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,943items
Nitrazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Nitrazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Nitrazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Nitrazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 276,368 | 18,943 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,992,141 | 236,452 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,923,510 | £201,061 |
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