Melatonin Prescribing at BALFOUR ROAD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
157
Total Quantity
5,350
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-52.8%
BALFOUR ROAD SURGERY prescribed 157 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,446 to the NHS. This is 52.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 157 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,446 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 157 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -52.8% 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.