Melatonin Prescribing at ELMTREES SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

148

Total Quantity

7,680

NHS Cost

£4.4K

vs National Avg

-55.5%

ELMTREES SURGERY prescribed 148 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,404 to the NHS. This is 55.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	148
Total Quantity	7,680
Total NHS Cost	£4,404
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	-55.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	148 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-55.5% 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.