Melatonin Prescribing at BEDFORD HILL FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
20.9K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+20.3%
BEDFORD HILL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 400 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,084 to the NHS. This is 20.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,084 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +20.3% 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.