Melatonin Prescribing at LPT COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,087
Total Quantity
111.4K
NHS Cost
£47.5K
vs National Avg
+527.6%
LPT COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS prescribed 2,087 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £47,489 to the NHS. This is 527.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,087 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,418 |
| Total NHS Cost | £47,489 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +527.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,087 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +527.6% 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.