Melatonin Prescribing at THE COLLEGE PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,052

Total Quantity

47.9K

NHS Cost

£13.2K

vs National Avg

+216.4%

THE COLLEGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,052 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,205 to the NHS. This is 216.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

118

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,052
Total Quantity	47,922
Total NHS Cost	£13,205
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+216.4%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,052 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+216.4% 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.