Melatonin Prescribing at AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
773
Total Quantity
40.7K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+132.5%
AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 773 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,684 to the NHS. This is 132.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 773 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,684 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +132.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 773 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +132.5% 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.