Melatonin Prescribing at DR SIMS AND PARTNERS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,146
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+244.6%
DR SIMS AND PARTNERS prescribed 1,146 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,357 to the NHS. This is 244.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,146 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,177 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,357 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +244.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,146 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +244.6% 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.