Melatonin Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
803
Total Quantity
31.5K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+141.5%
BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 803 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,272 to the NHS. This is 141.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,272 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +141.5% 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.