Melatonin Prescribing at HULL FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,474
Total Quantity
100.3K
NHS Cost
£45.5K
vs National Avg
+343.3%
HULL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,474 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £45,536 to the NHS. This is 343.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,347 |
| Total NHS Cost | £45,536 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +343.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +343.3% 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.