Melatonin Prescribing at DALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
243
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-26.9%
DALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 243 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,520 to the NHS. This is 26.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,582 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,520 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -26.9% 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.