Melatonin Prescribing at EASTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
689
Total Quantity
40.6K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+107.2%
EASTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 689 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,420 to the NHS. This is 107.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,597 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,420 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +107.2% 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.