Melatonin Prescribing at COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
653
Total Quantity
51.8K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+96.4%
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 653 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,197 to the NHS. This is 96.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 653 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,197 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 653 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +96.4% 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.