Melatonin Prescribing at DIDCOT HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

593

Total Quantity

37.0K

NHS Cost

£10.7K

vs National Avg

+78.3%

DIDCOT HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 593 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,732 to the NHS. This is 78.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	593
Total Quantity	36,976
Total NHS Cost	£10,732
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+78.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	593 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+78.3% 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.