Melatonin Prescribing at FRIARSGATE PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,397
Total Quantity
83.4K
NHS Cost
£34.8K
vs National Avg
+320.1%
FRIARSGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,397 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £34,768 to the NHS. This is 320.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £34,768 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +320.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +320.1% 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.