Melatonin Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

849

Total Quantity

62.3K

NHS Cost

£17.9K

vs National Avg

+155.3%

THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 849 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,885 to the NHS. This is 155.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	849
Total Quantity	62,340
Total NHS Cost	£17,885
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+155.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	849 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+155.3% 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.