Melatonin Prescribing at DILSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
235
Total Quantity
12.3K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-29.3%
DILSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 235 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,308 to the NHS. This is 29.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 235 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,308 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 235 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -29.3% 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.