Melatonin Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,499
Total Quantity
99.9K
NHS Cost
£32.3K
vs National Avg
+350.8%
CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 1,499 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,341 to the NHS. This is 350.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,879 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,341 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +350.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +350.8% 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.