Melatonin Prescribing at BANKFIELD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
491
Total Quantity
39.4K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+47.7%
BANKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 491 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,307 to the NHS. This is 47.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,394 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,307 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +47.7% 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.