Melatonin Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

188

Total Quantity

21.1K

NHS Cost

£7.6K

vs National Avg

-43.5%

ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1 prescribed 188 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,632 to the NHS. This is 43.5% 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	188
Total Quantity	21,090
Total NHS Cost	£7,632
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	-43.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	188 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-43.5% 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.