Melatonin Prescribing at PRESTON CAMHS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,001
Total Quantity
79.7K
NHS Cost
£44.8K
vs National Avg
+201%
PRESTON CAMHS prescribed 1,001 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £44,764 to the NHS. This is 201% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £44,764 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,001 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +201% 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.