Melatonin vs Oxazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 87.2× as often as Oxazepam in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 3,170 in England.
276,368items
Melatonin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,170items
Oxazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Oxazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Oxazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Oxazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 276,368 | 3,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,992,141 | 39,045 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,923,510 | £33,649 |