Melatonin Prescribing at THE PENINSULA PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

116

Total Quantity

7,784

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

-65.1%

THE PENINSULA PRACTICE prescribed 116 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,043 to the NHS. This is 65.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	116
Total Quantity	7,784
Total NHS Cost	£2,043
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	-65.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	116 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-65.1% 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.