Melatonin Prescribing at BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
621
Total Quantity
33.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+86.7%
BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY prescribed 621 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,510 to the NHS. This is 86.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 621 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,510 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 621 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +86.7% 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.