Melatonin Prescribing at CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
310
Total Quantity
26.2K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
-6.8%
CHILDREN'S SERVICES prescribed 310 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,406 to the NHS. This is 6.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 310 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,238 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,406 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 310 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -6.8% 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.