Melatonin vs Temazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 11.3× as often as Temazepam in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 24,518 in England.
276,368items
Melatonin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,518items
Temazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Temazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Temazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Temazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 276,368 | 24,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,992,141 | 302,850 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,923,510 | £501,389 |