Melatonin Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
623
Total Quantity
24.7K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+87.3%
FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 623 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,013 to the NHS. This is 87.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,013 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +87.3% 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.