Melatonin Prescribing at CANNINGTON HEALTH CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

140

Total Quantity

5,317

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

-57.9%

CANNINGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 140 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,288 to the NHS. This is 57.9% 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	140
Total Quantity	5,317
Total NHS Cost	£1,288
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-57.9%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	140 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-57.9% 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.