Melatonin Prescribing at REACH HEALTHCARE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,026

Total Quantity

68.7K

NHS Cost

£21.3K

vs National Avg

+208.5%

REACH HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,026 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,326 to the NHS. This is 208.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,026
Total Quantity	68,701
Total NHS Cost	£21,326
Presentations	17 different forms
vs National Average	+208.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,026 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+208.5% 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.