Melatonin Prescribing at DASHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
7,550
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-66.9%
DASHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 110 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,713 to the NHS. This is 66.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 110 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,713 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -66.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 110 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -66.9% 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.