Melatonin Prescribing at ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
381
Total Quantity
22.0K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+14.6%
ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 381 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,902 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,958 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,902 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.