Melatonin Prescribing at OLDHAM CARE ORGANISATION - NMP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,802
Total Quantity
262.6K
NHS Cost
£152.1K
vs National Avg
+441.9%
OLDHAM CARE ORGANISATION - NMP prescribed 1,802 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £152,138 to the NHS. This is 441.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,802 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £152,138 |
| Presentations | 24 different forms |
| vs National Average | +441.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,802 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +441.9% 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.