Melatonin Prescribing at AW SURGERIES

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,151

Total Quantity

91.2K

NHS Cost

£45.1K

vs National Avg

+246.1%

AW SURGERIES prescribed 1,151 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £45,077 to the NHS. This is 246.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

106

Jun 2026

112

Jun 2026

117

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,151
Total Quantity	91,195
Total NHS Cost	£45,077
Presentations	18 different forms
vs National Average	+246.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,151 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+246.1% 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.