Melatonin Prescribing at SOMERSET PARTNERSHIP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
313
Total Quantity
33.3K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
-5.9%
SOMERSET PARTNERSHIP prescribed 313 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,232 to the NHS. This is 5.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,302 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,232 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -5.9% 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.