Melatonin Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
561
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+68.7%
ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 561 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,848 to the NHS. This is 68.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,848 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +68.7% 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.