Melatonin Prescribing at BNSSG COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICIANS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,685
Total Quantity
501.9K
NHS Cost
£195.9K
vs National Avg
+1008.2%
BNSSG COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICIANS prescribed 3,685 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £195,874 to the NHS. This is 1008.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 501,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £195,874 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1008.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +1008.2% 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.