Melatonin Prescribing at WHITEWATER HEALTH
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
997
Total Quantity
56.9K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+199.8%
WHITEWATER HEALTH prescribed 997 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,087 to the NHS. This is 199.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,881 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,087 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +199.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +199.8% 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.