Melatonin Prescribing at FRITHWOOD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
213
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-35.9%
FRITHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 213 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,093 to the NHS. This is 35.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 213 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,093 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 213 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -35.9% 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.