Melatonin Prescribing at EAST HILL SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
578
Total Quantity
34.6K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+73.8%
EAST HILL SURGERY prescribed 578 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,227 to the NHS. This is 73.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,567 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,227 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +73.8% 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.