Melatonin Prescribing at AELFGAR SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
251
Total Quantity
13.5K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-24.5%
AELFGAR SURGERY prescribed 251 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,747 to the NHS. This is 24.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,747 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -24.5% 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.