Melatonin Prescribing at NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

269

Total Quantity

8,093

NHS Cost

£5.2K

vs National Avg

-19.1%

NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE prescribed 269 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,156 to the NHS. This is 19.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	269
Total Quantity	8,093
Total NHS Cost	£5,156
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	-19.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	269 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-19.1% 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.