Melatonin Prescribing at GREAT BARFORD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
293
Total Quantity
19.2K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-11.9%
GREAT BARFORD SURGERY prescribed 293 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,793 to the NHS. This is 11.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 293 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,793 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 293 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -11.9% 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.