Melatonin Prescribing at ALEXANDER HOUSE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
757
Total Quantity
38.7K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+127.6%
ALEXANDER HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 757 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,443 to the NHS. This is 127.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 757 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,665 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,443 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 757 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +127.6% 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.