Melatonin Prescribing at GREENWICH PENINSULA

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

803

Total Quantity

38.3K

NHS Cost

£10.4K

vs National Avg

+141.5%

GREENWICH PENINSULA prescribed 803 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,388 to the NHS. This is 141.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	803
Total Quantity	38,275
Total NHS Cost	£10,388
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+141.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	803 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+141.5% 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.