Melatonin Prescribing at WILLOW TREE FAMILY DOCTORS

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

509

Total Quantity

22.8K

NHS Cost

£5.2K

vs National Avg

+53.1%

WILLOW TREE FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 509 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,200 to the NHS. This is 53.1% 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	509
Total Quantity	22,827
Total NHS Cost	£5,200
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	+53.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	509 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+53.1% 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.