Melatonin Prescribing at CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
601
Total Quantity
34.8K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+80.7%

CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 601 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,435 to the NHS. This is 80.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items601
Total Quantity34,812
Total NHS Cost£12,435
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+80.7%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice601 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+80.7% vs national average
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.