Melatonin Prescribing at BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
555
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+66.9%
BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 555 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,251 to the NHS. This is 66.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,251 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +66.9% 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.