Melatonin Prescribing at INTERGRATED COMMUNITY PAEDIATRIC SERVICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
338
Total Quantity
32.5K
NHS Cost
£26.4K
vs National Avg
+1.6%
INTERGRATED COMMUNITY PAEDIATRIC SERVICE prescribed 338 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,440 to the NHS. This is 1.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,541 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,440 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +1.6% 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.