Melatonin Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
708
Total Quantity
41.2K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+112.9%
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 708 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,564 to the NHS. This is 112.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 708 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,564 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 708 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +112.9% 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.