Melatonin Prescribing at ALTON STREET SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
434
Total Quantity
24.1K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+30.5%
ALTON STREET SURGERY prescribed 434 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,181 to the NHS. This is 30.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,181 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +30.5% 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.