Melatonin Prescribing at LPT CHILDREN'S ND SERVICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
737
Total Quantity
37.2K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+121.6%
LPT CHILDREN'S ND SERVICE prescribed 737 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,615 to the NHS. This is 121.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
1
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 737 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,235 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,615 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 737 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +121.6% 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.