Melatonin Prescribing at ASHFIELD SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

208

Total Quantity

8,811

NHS Cost

£2.7K

vs National Avg

-37.5%

ASHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 208 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,661 to the NHS. This is 37.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	208
Total Quantity	8,811
Total NHS Cost	£2,661
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	-37.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	208 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-37.5% 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.