Melatonin Prescribing at LEATSIDE HEALTH CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

720

Total Quantity

36.2K

NHS Cost

£12.9K

vs National Avg

+116.5%

LEATSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 720 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,870 to the NHS. This is 116.5% 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	720
Total Quantity	36,219
Total NHS Cost	£12,870
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+116.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	720 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+116.5% 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.