Melatonin Prescribing at OAKS HEALTHCARE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
520
Total Quantity
26.2K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+56.4%
OAKS HEALTHCARE prescribed 520 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,565 to the NHS. This is 56.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,565 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +56.4% 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.