Melatonin Prescribing at SURREY DEVELOPMENTAL PAEDIATRIC SERVICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,759
Total Quantity
182.8K
NHS Cost
£93.3K
vs National Avg
+429%
SURREY DEVELOPMENTAL PAEDIATRIC SERVICE prescribed 1,759 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £93,295 to the NHS. This is 429% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,759 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 182,764 |
| Total NHS Cost | £93,295 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +429% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,759 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +429% 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.