Melatonin Prescribing at NORTH CHELMSFORD NHS HCC

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

746

Total Quantity

42.0K

NHS Cost

£10.5K

vs National Avg

+124.3%

NORTH CHELMSFORD NHS HCC prescribed 746 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,452 to the NHS. This is 124.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	746
Total Quantity	42,021
Total NHS Cost	£10,452
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+124.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	746 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+124.3% 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.