Melatonin Prescribing at ALTRINCHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

244

Total Quantity

13.2K

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

-26.6%

ALTRINCHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 244 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,476 to the NHS. This is 26.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	244
Total Quantity	13,168
Total NHS Cost	£2,476
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-26.6%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	244 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-26.6% 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.