Melatonin Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
790
Total Quantity
43.1K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+137.6%
SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 790 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,264 to the NHS. This is 137.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 790 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,264 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 790 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +137.6% 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.