Melatonin Prescribing at SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

158

Total Quantity

11.2K

NHS Cost

£1.6K

vs National Avg

-52.5%

SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 158 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,589 to the NHS. This is 52.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	158
Total Quantity	11,192
Total NHS Cost	£1,589
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	-52.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	158 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-52.5% 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.