Melatonin Prescribing at BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

908

Total Quantity

43.3K

NHS Cost

£20.2K

vs National Avg

+173.1%

BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 908 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,174 to the NHS. This is 173.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	908
Total Quantity	43,289
Total NHS Cost	£20,174
Presentations	10 different forms
vs National Average	+173.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	908 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+173.1% 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.