Melatonin Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
34.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+108.7%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 694 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,938 to the NHS. This is 108.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,951 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,938 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +108.7% 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.