Melatonin Prescribing at HEALTH CARE FIRST PARTNERSHIP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
761
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+128.8%
HEALTH CARE FIRST PARTNERSHIP prescribed 761 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,099 to the NHS. This is 128.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,802 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,099 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +128.8% 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.