Melatonin Prescribing at BOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
430
Total Quantity
21.3K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+29.3%
BOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 430 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,500 to the NHS. This is 29.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 430 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,500 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 430 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +29.3% 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.