Melatonin Prescribing at BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
787
Total Quantity
45.0K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+136.7%
BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 787 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,799 to the NHS. This is 136.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 787 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,799 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 787 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +136.7% 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.