Melatonin Prescribing at GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
391
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 391 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,833 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,833 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.