Melatonin Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
349
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+5%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 349 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,832 to the NHS. This is 5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 349 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,832 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 349 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +5% 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.