Melatonin Prescribing at SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,454
Total Quantity
97.5K
NHS Cost
£23.3K
vs National Avg
+337.2%
SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,454 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,251 to the NHS. This is 337.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,454 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,251 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +337.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,454 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +337.2% 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.