Melatonin Prescribing at THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

650

Total Quantity

36.0K

NHS Cost

£8.7K

vs National Avg

+95.5%

THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 650 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,651 to the NHS. This is 95.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	650
Total Quantity	36,002
Total NHS Cost	£8,651
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	+95.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	650 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+95.5% 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.