Melatonin Prescribing at ADHD SEFTON
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,207
Total Quantity
69.7K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+263%
ADHD SEFTON prescribed 1,207 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,700 to the NHS. This is 263% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,727 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,700 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +263% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +263% 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.