Melatonin Prescribing at CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
550
Total Quantity
25.1K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+65.4%
CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 550 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,479 to the NHS. This is 65.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,479 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +65.4% 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.