Melatonin Prescribing at EAST CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
677
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+103.6%
EAST CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 677 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,872 to the NHS. This is 103.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,043 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,872 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +103.6% 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.