Sodium oxybate vs Melatonin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 2,561.9× as often as Sodium oxybate in May 2026 — 266,442 items versus 104 in England.
104items
Sodium oxybate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
266,442items
Melatonin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium oxybate versus Melatonin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium oxybate · ╌ Melatonin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium oxybate | Melatonin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 104 | 266,442 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,689 | 3,074,623 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £96,420 | £3,859,620 |
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