Melatonin Prescribing at BUDLEIGH SALTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
578
Total Quantity
22.3K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+73.8%
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 578 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,987 to the NHS. This is 73.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,331 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,987 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +73.8% 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.