Melatonin Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

907

Total Quantity

46.6K

NHS Cost

£9.2K

vs National Avg

+172.8%

CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 907 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,236 to the NHS. This is 172.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	907
Total Quantity	46,568
Total NHS Cost	£9,236
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+172.8%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	907 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+172.8% 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.