Melatonin Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
365
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+9.8%
BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 365 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,596 to the NHS. This is 9.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 365 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,596 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 365 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +9.8% 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.