Melatonin Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,082
Total Quantity
186.6K
NHS Cost
£46.3K
vs National Avg
+826.8%
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,082 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £46,339 to the NHS. This is 826.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 186,641 |
| Total NHS Cost | £46,339 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +826.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +826.8% 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.