Melatonin Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,898

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-83.5%

FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 55 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,192 to the NHS. This is 83.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	55
Total Quantity	2,898
Total NHS Cost	£1,192
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-83.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	55 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-83.5% 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.