Melatonin Prescribing at CHURCHFIELDS SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
895
Total Quantity
61.5K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+169.1%
CHURCHFIELDS SURGERY prescribed 895 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,586 to the NHS. This is 169.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,539 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,586 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +169.1% 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.