Melatonin Prescribing at CASTLE PLACE PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
938
Total Quantity
55.5K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+182.1%
CASTLE PLACE PRACTICE prescribed 938 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,565 to the NHS. This is 182.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 938 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,455 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,565 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +182.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 938 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +182.1% 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.