Melatonin Prescribing at BLUE WING FAMILY DOCTOR UNIT
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
296
Total Quantity
22.1K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-11%
BLUE WING FAMILY DOCTOR UNIT prescribed 296 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,439 to the NHS. This is 11% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,111 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,439 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -11% 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.