Melatonin Prescribing at THE RED PRACTICE WALTON
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
483
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+45.2%
THE RED PRACTICE WALTON prescribed 483 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,818 to the NHS. This is 45.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,818 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +45.2% 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.