Melatonin Prescribing at LEARNING DISABILITIES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
248
Total Quantity
32.9K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
-25.4%
LEARNING DISABILITIES prescribed 248 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,162 to the NHS. This is 25.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 248 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,898 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,162 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 248 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -25.4% 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.