Melatonin Prescribing at BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

136

Total Quantity

6,140

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

-59.1%

BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 136 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,104 to the NHS. This is 59.1% 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	136
Total Quantity	6,140
Total NHS Cost	£1,104
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-59.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	136 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-59.1% 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.