Melatonin Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,220
Total Quantity
61.6K
NHS Cost
£19.0K
vs National Avg
+266.9%

WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 1,220 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,045 to the NHS. This is 266.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
105

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,220
Total Quantity61,553
Total NHS Cost£19,045
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+266.9%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,220 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+266.9% vs national average
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.