Melatonin Prescribing at CCS PAEDIATRICIANS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
949
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+185.4%
CCS PAEDIATRICIANS prescribed 949 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,972 to the NHS. This is 185.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 949 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,972 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 949 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +185.4% 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.