Melatonin Prescribing at BENTHAM ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
458
Total Quantity
31.7K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+37.7%
BENTHAM ROAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 458 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,839 to the NHS. This is 37.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,687 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,839 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +37.7% 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.