Melatonin Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,187
Total Quantity
49.2K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+257%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,187 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,208 to the NHS. This is 257% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,187 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,182 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,208 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +257% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,187 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +257% 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.