Melatonin Prescribing at CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,019
Total Quantity
58.2K
NHS Cost
£24.9K
vs National Avg
+206.4%
CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,019 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,893 to the NHS. This is 206.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,019 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,893 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +206.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,019 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +206.4% 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.