Melatonin Prescribing at HILLSIDE PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

446

Total Quantity

32.7K

NHS Cost

£21.3K

vs National Avg

+34.1%

HILLSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 446 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,314 to the NHS. This is 34.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	446
Total Quantity	32,675
Total NHS Cost	£21,314
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+34.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	446 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+34.1% 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.