Melatonin Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
405
Total Quantity
22.9K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 405 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,799 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,799 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +21.8% 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.