Melatonin Prescribing at SALFORD PRIMARY CARE TOGETHER
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,383
Total Quantity
73.3K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+315.9%
SALFORD PRIMARY CARE TOGETHER prescribed 1,383 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,530 to the NHS. This is 315.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,308 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,530 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +315.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +315.9% 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.