Melatonin Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

474

Total Quantity

25.8K

NHS Cost

£9.4K

vs National Avg

+42.5%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 474 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,386 to the NHS. This is 42.5% 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	474
Total Quantity	25,794
Total NHS Cost	£9,386
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	+42.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	474 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+42.5% 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.