Melatonin Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
463
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+39.2%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 463 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,722 to the NHS. This is 39.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 463 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,584 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,722 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 463 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +39.2% 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.