Melatonin Prescribing at GP AT HAND
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
768
Total Quantity
35.8K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+131%
GP AT HAND prescribed 768 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,621 to the NHS. This is 131% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 768 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,621 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 768 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +131% 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.