Melatonin Prescribing at WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,175
Total Quantity
61.3K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+253.3%

WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,175 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,442 to the NHS. This is 253.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
100

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,175
Total Quantity61,341
Total NHS Cost£10,442
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+253.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,175 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+253.3% 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.