Melatonin Prescribing at EASTWOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
588
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+76.8%
EASTWOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 588 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,085 to the NHS. This is 76.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,085 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +76.8% 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.