Melatonin Prescribing at FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
723
Total Quantity
51.0K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+117.4%
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 723 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,145 to the NHS. This is 117.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 723 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,987 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,145 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 723 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +117.4% 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.