Melatonin Prescribing at COLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
950
Total Quantity
33.1K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+185.7%
COLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 950 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,246 to the NHS. This is 185.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 950 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,246 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 950 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +185.7% 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.