Melatonin Prescribing at AKERMAN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

222

Total Quantity

6,563

NHS Cost

£3.1K

vs National Avg

-33.2%

AKERMAN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 222 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,088 to the NHS. This is 33.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	222
Total Quantity	6,563
Total NHS Cost	£3,088
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	-33.2%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	222 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-33.2% 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.