Melatonin Prescribing at BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
434
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+30.5%
BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 434 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,946 to the NHS. This is 30.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,992 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,946 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +30.5% 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.