Sodium oxybate vs Melatonin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Melatonin was dispensed 1,854.8× as often as Sodium oxybate in March 2026 — 276,368 items versus 149 in England.
149items
Sodium oxybate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
276,368items
Melatonin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium oxybate | Melatonin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 149 | 276,368 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,753 | 2,992,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £146,880 | £3,923,510 |
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