Melatonin Prescribing at DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
864
Total Quantity
39.0K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
+159.8%
DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 864 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,967 to the NHS. This is 159.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 864 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,961 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,967 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 864 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +159.8% 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.