Melatonin Prescribing at BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
782
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+135.2%
BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 782 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,285 to the NHS. This is 135.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,285 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +135.2% 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.