Melatonin Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

187

Total Quantity

13.1K

NHS Cost

£5.2K

vs National Avg

-43.8%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 187 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,156 to the NHS. This is 43.8% 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	187
Total Quantity	13,057
Total NHS Cost	£5,156
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	-43.8%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	187 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-43.8% 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.