Melatonin Prescribing at UNITY HEALTH

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

650

Total Quantity

43.0K

NHS Cost

£16.2K

vs National Avg

+95.5%

UNITY HEALTH prescribed 650 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,241 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

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	650
Total Quantity	43,013
Total NHS Cost	£16,241
Presentations	17 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.