Melatonin Prescribing at FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
656
Total Quantity
25.9K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+97.3%
FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 656 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,149 to the NHS. This is 97.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 656 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,897 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,149 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 656 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +97.3% 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.