Melatonin Prescribing at ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
175
Total Quantity
14.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
-47.4%
ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 175 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,092 to the NHS. This is 47.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 175 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,092 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 175 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -47.4% 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.