Melatonin Prescribing at CAMHS

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

953

Total Quantity

44.2K

NHS Cost

£25.4K

vs National Avg

+186.6%

CAMHS prescribed 953 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,352 to the NHS. This is 186.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	953
Total Quantity	44,218
Total NHS Cost	£25,352
Presentations	17 different forms
vs National Average	+186.6%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	953 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+186.6% 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.