Melatonin Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
663
Total Quantity
31.4K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+99.4%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 663 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,772 to the NHS. This is 99.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 663 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,393 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,772 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 663 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +99.4% 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.