Melatonin Prescribing at FINCHAMPSTEAD PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,021
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+207%

FINCHAMPSTEAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,021 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,783 to the NHS. This is 207% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
87

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,021
Total Quantity53,242
Total NHS Cost£15,783
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+207%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,021 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+207% vs national average
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.