Melatonin Prescribing at CLAPHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+54%
CLAPHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 512 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,345 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,106 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,345 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.