Melatonin Prescribing at THE COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
754
Total Quantity
43.7K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+126.7%
THE COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 754 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,108 to the NHS. This is 126.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,108 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +126.7% 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.