Melatonin Prescribing at UNITY HEALTHCARE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
633
Total Quantity
35.3K
NHS Cost
£23.7K
vs National Avg
+90.4%
UNITY HEALTHCARE prescribed 633 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,668 to the NHS. This is 90.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,348 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,668 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +90.4% 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.