Melatonin Prescribing at FOREST HEALTH CARE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
654
Total Quantity
33.5K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+96.7%
FOREST HEALTH CARE prescribed 654 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,761 to the NHS. This is 96.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,761 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +96.7% 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.