Melatonin Prescribing at ASHDOWN MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
420
Total Quantity
26.6K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+26.3%
ASHDOWN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 420 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,134 to the NHS. This is 26.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,134 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +26.3% 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.