Melatonin Prescribing at THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
505
Total Quantity
32.7K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+51.9%
THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP prescribed 505 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,264 to the NHS. This is 51.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,741 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,264 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +51.9% 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.