Melatonin Prescribing at GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
718
Total Quantity
58.0K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+115.9%
GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY prescribed 718 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,971 to the NHS. This is 115.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 718 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,972 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,971 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 718 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +115.9% 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.