Melatonin Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
625
Total Quantity
32.9K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+88%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 625 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,167 to the NHS. This is 88% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,167 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 625 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +88% 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.