Melatonin Prescribing at CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
532
Total Quantity
27.6K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+60%
CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 532 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,548 to the NHS. This is 60% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 532 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,623 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,548 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 532 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +60% 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.