Melatonin Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
955
Total Quantity
44.9K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+187.2%
ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 955 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,211 to the NHS. This is 187.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 955 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,211 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +187.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 955 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +187.2% 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.