Melatonin Prescribing at LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

183

Total Quantity

7,837

NHS Cost

£3.4K

vs National Avg

-45%

LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT prescribed 183 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,398 to the NHS. This is 45% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	183
Total Quantity	7,837
Total NHS Cost	£3,398
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	-45%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	183 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-45% 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.