Melatonin Prescribing at FAIRFIELD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
316
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-5%
FAIRFIELD SURGERY prescribed 316 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,927 to the NHS. This is 5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,395 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,927 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -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.