Melatonin Prescribing at QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
813
Total Quantity
29.3K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+144.5%
QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE prescribed 813 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,991 to the NHS. This is 144.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 813 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,991 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 813 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +144.5% 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.