Melatonin Prescribing at THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

108

Total Quantity

5,445

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

-67.5%

THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 108 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,385 to the NHS. This is 67.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	108
Total Quantity	5,445
Total NHS Cost	£1,385
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-67.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	108 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-67.5% 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.