Melatonin Prescribing at CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
675
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+103%
CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 675 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,961 to the NHS. This is 103% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,961 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +103% 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.