Melatonin Prescribing at SFHT COMMUNITY PAEDS PRESCRIBER
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
320
Total Quantity
34.5K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
-3.8%
SFHT COMMUNITY PAEDS PRESCRIBER prescribed 320 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,820 to the NHS. This is 3.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,820 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -3.8% 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.