Melatonin Prescribing at BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

225

Total Quantity

6,325

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

-32.3%

BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 225 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,219 to the NHS. This is 32.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	225
Total Quantity	6,325
Total NHS Cost	£2,219
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	-32.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	225 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-32.3% 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.