Melatonin Prescribing at ALCONBURY SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
810
Total Quantity
41.3K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+143.6%
ALCONBURY SURGERY prescribed 810 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,602 to the NHS. This is 143.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 810 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,602 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 810 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +143.6% 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.