Melatonin Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,307
Total Quantity
78.8K
NHS Cost
£46.1K
vs National Avg
+293%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,307 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £46,099 to the NHS. This is 293% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £46,099 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +293% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +293% 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.