Melatonin vs Temazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 11.6× as often as Temazepam in May 2026 — 266,442 items versus 22,898 in England.
266,442items
Melatonin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,898items
Temazepam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Temazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Temazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Temazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 266,442 | 22,898 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,074,623 | 297,536 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,859,620 | £496,445 |