Melatonin Prescribing at DYKES HALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
23.9K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+41.3%
DYKES HALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 470 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,797 to the NHS. This is 41.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,797 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +41.3% 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.