Melatonin Prescribing at BANES COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,543
Total Quantity
430.1K
NHS Cost
£97.6K
vs National Avg
+965.5%
BANES COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS prescribed 3,543 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £97,582 to the NHS. This is 965.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,543 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,076 |
| Total NHS Cost | £97,582 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +965.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,543 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +965.5% 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.