Melatonin Prescribing at FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
605
Total Quantity
45.1K
NHS Cost
£22.4K
vs National Avg
+81.9%
FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 605 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,374 to the NHS. This is 81.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,117 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,374 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +81.9% 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.