Melatonin Prescribing at BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

456

Total Quantity

26.1K

NHS Cost

£5.9K

vs National Avg

+37.1%

BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 456 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,856 to the NHS. This is 37.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	456
Total Quantity	26,118
Total NHS Cost	£5,856
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+37.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	456 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+37.1% 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.