Melatonin Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

333

Total Quantity

17.9K

NHS Cost

£5.8K

vs National Avg

+0.1%

ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 333 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,790 to the NHS. This is 0.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	333
Total Quantity	17,876
Total NHS Cost	£5,790
Presentations	10 different forms
vs National Average	+0.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	333 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+0.1% 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.