Melatonin Prescribing at BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
819
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+146.3%
BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 819 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,398 to the NHS. This is 146.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 819 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,372 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,398 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 819 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +146.3% 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.