Melatonin Prescribing at BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,011
Total Quantity
72.5K
NHS Cost
£20.2K
vs National Avg
+204%
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,011 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,158 to the NHS. This is 204% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,011 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,158 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +204% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,011 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +204% 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.