Melatonin Prescribing at BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
412
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+23.9%
BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 412 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,704 to the NHS. This is 23.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,461 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,704 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +23.9% 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.