Melatonin Prescribing at CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
560
Total Quantity
35.8K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+68.4%
CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 560 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,436 to the NHS. This is 68.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 560 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,841 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,436 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 560 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +68.4% 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.