Melatonin Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
499
Total Quantity
41.9K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 499 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,419 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,419 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.