Melatonin Prescribing at COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICIANS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
440
Total Quantity
45.5K
NHS Cost
£24.4K
vs National Avg
+32.3%
COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICIANS prescribed 440 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,437 to the NHS. This is 32.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,437 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +32.3% 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.