Melatonin Prescribing at COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICIANS ES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
216
Total Quantity
29.0K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
-35%
COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICIANS ES prescribed 216 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,780 to the NHS. This is 35% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
1
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,015 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,780 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -35% 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.