Melatonin Prescribing at FALMOUTH HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
488
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+46.8%
FALMOUTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 488 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,504 to the NHS. This is 46.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,409 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,504 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +46.8% 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.