Melatonin Prescribing at CHIGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
510
Total Quantity
39.8K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+53.4%
CHIGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 510 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,291 to the NHS. This is 53.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,291 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +53.4% 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.