Melatonin Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
25.9K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+43.4%

CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 477 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,210 to the NHS. This is 43.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items477
Total Quantity25,928
Total NHS Cost£8,210
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+43.4%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice477 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+43.4% vs national average
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.