Melatonin Prescribing at BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
841
Total Quantity
33.1K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+152.9%
BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 841 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,323 to the NHS. This is 152.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 841 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,323 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 841 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +152.9% 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.