Melatonin Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,231
Total Quantity
62.3K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+270.2%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 1,231 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,438 to the NHS. This is 270.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,231 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,438 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +270.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,231 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +270.2% 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.