Melatonin Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
501
Total Quantity
20.6K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+50.7%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 501 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,225 to the NHS. This is 50.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,607 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,225 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +50.7% 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.