Melatonin Prescribing at CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
859
Total Quantity
65.4K
NHS Cost
£71.9K
vs National Avg
+158.3%
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES prescribed 859 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £71,876 to the NHS. This is 158.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 859 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £71,876 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 859 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +158.3% 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.