Melatonin Prescribing at THE HAMILTON PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
807
Total Quantity
55.2K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+142.7%
THE HAMILTON PRACTICE prescribed 807 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,740 to the NHS. This is 142.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,740 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +142.7% 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.