Melatonin Prescribing at LEARNING DISABILITIES SERVICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

607

Total Quantity

119.7K

NHS Cost

£62.4K

vs National Avg

+82.5%

LEARNING DISABILITIES SERVICE prescribed 607 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £62,449 to the NHS. This is 82.5% 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	607
Total Quantity	119,696
Total NHS Cost	£62,449
Presentations	20 different forms
vs National Average	+82.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	607 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+82.5% 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.