Melatonin Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,110
Total Quantity
64.7K
NHS Cost
£43.0K
vs National Avg
+233.8%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,110 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £43,004 to the NHS. This is 233.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,110 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,727 |
| Total NHS Cost | £43,004 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +233.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,110 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +233.8% 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.