Melatonin Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

265

Total Quantity

24.2K

NHS Cost

£3.9K

vs National Avg

-20.3%

BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 265 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,890 to the NHS. This is 20.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	265
Total Quantity	24,162
Total NHS Cost	£3,890
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-20.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	265 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-20.3% 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.