Melatonin Prescribing at BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
342
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+2.8%
BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 342 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,883 to the NHS. This is 2.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 342 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,686 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,883 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 342 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +2.8% 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.