Melatonin Prescribing at CARADOC SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
417
Total Quantity
24.5K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+25.4%
CARADOC SURGERY prescribed 417 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,363 to the NHS. This is 25.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 417 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,363 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 417 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +25.4% 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.