Melatonin Prescribing at BENFIELD PARK MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
755
Total Quantity
35.9K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+127%
BENFIELD PARK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 755 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,464 to the NHS. This is 127% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,464 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +127% 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.