Melatonin Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
929
Total Quantity
52.4K
NHS Cost
£21.4K
vs National Avg
+179.4%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 929 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,393 to the NHS. This is 179.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 929 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,407 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,393 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 929 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +179.4% 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.