Melatonin Prescribing at WOOSEHILL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

450

Total Quantity

25.1K

NHS Cost

£12.1K

vs National Avg

+35.3%

WOOSEHILL PRACTICE prescribed 450 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,142 to the NHS. This is 35.3% 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	450
Total Quantity	25,144
Total NHS Cost	£12,142
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+35.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	450 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+35.3% 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.