Melatonin Prescribing at HIGHLANDS PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
877
Total Quantity
37.3K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+163.7%
HIGHLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 877 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,907 to the NHS. This is 163.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,325 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,907 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +163.7% 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.