Melatonin Prescribing at BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
21.4K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+37.4%
BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 457 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,782 to the NHS. This is 37.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,782 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +37.4% 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.