Melatonin Prescribing at THE LEWISHAM CARE PARTNERSHIP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,405
Total Quantity
89.7K
NHS Cost
£36.7K
vs National Avg
+322.5%
THE LEWISHAM CARE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,405 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £36,689 to the NHS. This is 322.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,695 |
| Total NHS Cost | £36,689 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +322.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +322.5% 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.