Melatonin Prescribing at COMMUNITY PAEDS SW
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
59
Total Quantity
6,465
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-82.3%
COMMUNITY PAEDS SW prescribed 59 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,724 to the NHS. This is 82.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
3
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 59 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,465 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,724 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -82.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 59 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -82.3% 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.