Melatonin Prescribing at COMMUNITY PAEDIATRIC SERVICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

795

Total Quantity

37.3K

NHS Cost

£16.1K

vs National Avg

+139.1%

COMMUNITY PAEDIATRIC SERVICE prescribed 795 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,133 to the NHS. This is 139.1% 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	795
Total Quantity	37,271
Total NHS Cost	£16,133
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+139.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	795 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+139.1% 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.