Melatonin Prescribing at ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
739
Total Quantity
19.6K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+122.2%
ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 739 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,412 to the NHS. This is 122.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,412 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +122.2% 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.