Melatonin Prescribing at CAREPOINT PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
388
Total Quantity
18.8K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+16.7%
CAREPOINT PRACTICE prescribed 388 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,983 to the NHS. This is 16.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,983 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +16.7% 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.