Melatonin Prescribing at DEVONPORT HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
591
Total Quantity
35.9K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+77.7%
DEVONPORT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 591 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,056 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 591 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,909 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,056 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 591 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +77.7% 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.