Melatonin Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
731
Total Quantity
43.1K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+119.8%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 731 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,586 to the NHS. This is 119.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,085 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,586 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +119.8% 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.