Melatonin Prescribing at CHERITON BISHOP SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
375
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+12.8%
CHERITON BISHOP SURGERY prescribed 375 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,312 to the NHS. This is 12.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 375 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,744 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,312 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 375 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +12.8% 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.