Melatonin Prescribing at AYLESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
495
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+48.9%
AYLESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 495 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,678 to the NHS. This is 48.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,237 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,678 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +48.9% 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.