Melatonin Prescribing at MARKET QUARTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
515
Total Quantity
37.2K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+54.9%
MARKET QUARTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 515 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,847 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,204 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,847 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.