Melatonin Prescribing at HALTON COMMUNITY PAEDIATRIC SERVICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,321
Total Quantity
87.0K
NHS Cost
£26.9K
vs National Avg
+297.3%
HALTON COMMUNITY PAEDIATRIC SERVICE prescribed 1,321 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,930 to the NHS. This is 297.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,321 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,957 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,930 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +297.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,321 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +297.3% 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.