Melatonin Prescribing at CHEAM GP CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

474

Total Quantity

20.7K

NHS Cost

£4.2K

vs National Avg

+42.5%

CHEAM GP CENTRE prescribed 474 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,242 to the NHS. This is 42.5% 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	474
Total Quantity	20,663
Total NHS Cost	£4,242
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	+42.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	474 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+42.5% 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.