Melatonin Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

575

Total Quantity

22.6K

NHS Cost

£11.6K

vs National Avg

+72.9%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 575 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,555 to the NHS. This is 72.9% 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	575
Total Quantity	22,642
Total NHS Cost	£11,555
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+72.9%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	575 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+72.9% 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.