Melatonin vs Zolpidem tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 6.1× as often as Zolpidem tartrate in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 45,656 in England.
276,368items
Melatonin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,656items
Zolpidem tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melatonin versus Zolpidem tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melatonin · ╌ Zolpidem tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Melatonin | Zolpidem tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 276,368 | 45,656 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,992,141 | 548,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,923,510 | £28,962 |
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