Melatonin Prescribing at HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

242

Total Quantity

15.4K

NHS Cost

£6.2K

vs National Avg

-27.2%

HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 242 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,200 to the NHS. This is 27.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	242
Total Quantity	15,428
Total NHS Cost	£6,200
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	-27.2%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	242 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-27.2% 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.