Melatonin Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

608

Total Quantity

31.5K

NHS Cost

£17.7K

vs National Avg

+82.8%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 608 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,731 to the NHS. This is 82.8% 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	608
Total Quantity	31,522
Total NHS Cost	£17,731
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+82.8%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	608 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+82.8% 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.