Melatonin Prescribing at ELMWOOD FAMILY DOCTORS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
310
Total Quantity
29.8K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-6.8%
ELMWOOD FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 310 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,369 to the NHS. This is 6.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 310 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,783 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,369 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 310 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -6.8% 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.