Melatonin Prescribing at MARITIME HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,479
Total Quantity
74.1K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+344.8%
MARITIME HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,479 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,723 to the NHS. This is 344.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,723 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +344.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +344.8% 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.