Melatonin Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
944
Total Quantity
71.1K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+183.9%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 944 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,293 to the NHS. This is 183.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 944 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,096 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,293 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 944 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +183.9% 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.