Melatonin Prescribing at 168 MEDICAL GROUP

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

956

Total Quantity

45.0K

NHS Cost

£6.4K

vs National Avg

+187.5%

168 MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 956 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,395 to the NHS. This is 187.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	956
Total Quantity	45,038
Total NHS Cost	£6,395
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	+187.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	956 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+187.5% vs national average

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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.