Melatonin Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
862
Total Quantity
38.6K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+159.2%
GP DIRECT prescribed 862 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,320 to the NHS. This is 159.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 862 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,320 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 862 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +159.2% 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.