Melatonin Prescribing at BEARSTED
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
745
Total Quantity
32.2K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+124%
BEARSTED prescribed 745 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,362 to the NHS. This is 124% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 745 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,249 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,362 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 745 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +124% 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.