Melatonin Prescribing at MITCHAM & TOOTING HEALTH
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
561
Total Quantity
16.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+68.7%
MITCHAM & TOOTING HEALTH prescribed 561 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,781 to the NHS. This is 68.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,781 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +68.7% 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.