Melatonin Prescribing at THE CHILD HEALTH UNIT
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,227
Total Quantity
255.6K
NHS Cost
£83.8K
vs National Avg
+569.7%
THE CHILD HEALTH UNIT prescribed 2,227 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £83,780 to the NHS. This is 569.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,227 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,623 |
| Total NHS Cost | £83,780 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +569.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,227 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +569.7% 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.