Melatonin Prescribing at DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
542
Total Quantity
21.9K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+63%
DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER prescribed 542 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,991 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 542 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,859 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,991 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 542 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.