Melatonin Prescribing at DOLPHINS PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
716
Total Quantity
32.8K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+115.3%
DOLPHINS PRACTICE prescribed 716 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,975 to the NHS. This is 115.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 716 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,813 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,975 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 716 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +115.3% 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.